Walter Mark Houseman

Walter Mark "Walt" Houseman, 78, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Walt was born on September 14, 1945 in Wadena, Canada, to the late Mark and Isobel (Hurlburt) Houseman. Walt and his family moved to the United States, at a young age, eventually settling in Indiana. Walt played football and later graduated (1964) from Berne-French High School, which is now South Adams High School. He went on to enlist and proudly serve in the United States Marine Corps and was a Vietnam Vet. Walt would go on to serve as a security officer at Pendleton Prison. Relying on the training he received in the Marine Corps, Walt was an avid survivalist, and he enjoyed collecting firearms. Walt is survived by his children: Angela Lynn (Tim Allen) Douglas and their children: Jenny Lynn (Rogelio Ramirez), Joshua Allen (Jerrica) Douglas and their grandchildren: Korbin Allen Woodrow Douglas, Kameron Daniel Douglas and Kenslie Raelyn Douglas. Son, Matthew Mark (Marla Ann) Martens and their children: Cole Joseph Keller, Katie Lynn Martens, Faith Amelia Jo Martens and Brody Matthew Martens; his daughter, Amy Renae (Tim) Woodworth and their children: Amber Woodworth, Al`annah Woodworth and Ian Woodworth; Walt is also survived by his two sisters, Margaret (Houseman) and Ed Bunsold, and Josephine (Houseman) and Marvin Blocher; 1 niece; 4 nephews; 16 grand-nieces and nephews. Calling hours for Walt will be held Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Countryside Christian Church, 1212 E 100 S, Winchester, IN, followed with military honors, presented by the United States Marine Corps, and concluding with a memorial service, officiated with Rev. Tim Douglas, son-in-law to Walt, and Pastor Melissa Klienschmidt.