David Alan Houser

Kendallville – David Alan Houser, 77, died Tuesday March 14, 2023 at his home in Kendallville.

He was born December 29, 1945 in Decatur, IN to David F and Anna J. (Gunder) Houser.

David worked as a maintenance Mechanic for Cooper Tire in Auburn retiring in 2007.

He was a member and served at Dayspring Community Church in Auburn for many years. He was a volunteer fireman for the Corunna Fire Department and also served as an EMT. His many interests included gardening, musical theater, show choir, movies, rock hunting, trains, spending time in Michigan and enjoying the scenery around Lake Superior. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, attending their activities and celebrating their accomplishments.

He is survived by four daughters; Jody (Joe) Salazar of Harlingen, Texas, Dawn (Chad) Ihrie of Kendallville, Heidi (Jim Fisher) Houser of Fort Wayne and Abby (Jeremy) Carnahan of Fort Wayne; eight grandchildren; Ian (Janelle) Salazar, Erin (Avery) Norton, Ivy (Gabe Hirschmann) Salazar, Anna (Joseph Kirby) Ihrie, Carson Ihrie, MaKaylah McFarland, Lucy Carnahan, Joshua Carnahan and two great-grandchildren; a sister, Joyce (Willie) Lechleitner of Huntington and two step sisters, Anna Couch of Bluffton and Paula (Dan) Clegg of Indianapolis.

He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, Richard Couch.

A Celebration of Life open house will be held at Dayspring Community Church at 2305 North Indiana Ave. Auburn, IN 46706 on Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 5 to 8 PM with an open time of reflection at 6:30 PM. Preferred memorials are to the Corunna Fire Department, 1111 US 6, Corunna, IN 46730. Feller and Clark Funeral Home of Auburn is assisting the family with arrangements. To send condolences visit www.fellerandclark.com.