
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather.
Arlo L. Houchins, age 85 of Cambridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Jan. 21, 2016.Preceded in death by his parents Lester and Bernice, twin sister Ardis Bolin, an infant sister, sister-in-law Genavieve Houchins, and brother-in-law Louie Bolin.
Survived by his loving wife of 59 years Marjorie. Father of: Gregory Houchins, Cheryl (Mark) Madison, Loren Houchins (Diane Olson), Bruce (Helen) Houchins and Janice (Ken) Lutterman.
Grandfather of: Jessica (Ravi) Hanson, Jon Gravem, Nick Houchins (Kayla Tronson), Eric Houchins, Cara (Pat) Narog, Michelle (Josh) Thiess, Elizabeth (Erik) Johnson, Brittany Houchins and Hannah Houchins.
Great-Grandfather of: Tyler and Mackenzie Gravem, Chase Hanson, Preston and Landon Houchins, Emma Hamm, William Narog, Madelyn Thiess.
Also survived by his brothers Kenneth (Alice) Houchins and Robert Houchins; sister Lois (Al) Norr; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Arlo worked for NW Bell for 37 years in the Cambridge area. After retiring he worked at John Hirsch Cambridge motors, where he logged 770,000 miles shuttling cars around the state/country.
Korean War veteran and a lifetime American Legion member.
Arlo loved taking long walks, especially with his grandchildren to places like the park and Dairy Queen. He was an avid hunter and fisherman as well as a card player.
Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 at Cambridge Lutheran Church, 621 Old N. Main St., Cambridge.
Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at church on Saturday.
Interment at Cambridge Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials preferred.
Arrangements by Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home 763-689-2244.
Online condolences can be shared at www.carlsonlillemoen.com.