Evelyn Houck Obituary

Evelyn Marie "Evie" Houck

Evelyn Marie "Evie" Houck, 85, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday morning, January 18, 2026, at Saint Francis Home.

Evie was born April 11, 1940, in Tiffin, to Russell H. and Marion V. (Woodruff) Hottenstein. She married John W. "Jack" Houck on January 24, 1959.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Walter Hottenstein; and infant sisters, Clara and Janet.

She is survived by her husband, Jack; children, Michelle Marie "Micky" (Matthew) Distel of Tiffin, Rebecca Lee "Becky" (Derek) Hassinger of Tiffin, Michael John (Barbara) Houck of Maumee, Suzanne Marie (David) Betz of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Anne Elizabeth (Norman) Ratterman of Marion; sister-in-law, Pat Hottenstein; 17 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

Family was a priority and source of special pride for Evie. Together, Jack and Evie enjoyed their children's school activities, and their fondest memories are of raising their kids. Led by Jack, the family built the house of her dreams on Lake Mohawk. Grandma's house was the highlight of the grandchildren's and then great-grandchildren's summer, where they would gather for "Camp Mohawk", experiencing a different theme each summer. Evie enjoyed family vacations of travelling the US, camping, and wintering in Florida during February.

Evie lived a rich life through service to her community and her faith, taking on numerous volunteer roles. She was a troop leader and a founding member of the Archives and History Committee for Erie Shores Girl Scouts. She was a docent at Seneca County Museum. A member of Fort Ball Antique Club, Tiffin Mother of Twins Club, Saint Joan of Arc Mother's Study Club, Women ACT (Acclaiming Christ Together) Committee, a founding member of Saint Mary Women's Choir, and a lector at Saint Mary Catholic Church.

Friends may visit with family 3-8 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2026, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883, (419) 447-2424.

Her Mass of Christian burial will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026, their 67th wedding anniversary, at St Mary Catholic Church, 85 S. Sandusky St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church.

Condolences may be sent, and guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.