Robert Daniel Houck

A lifelong resident of Boyertown, Bob served as president of the student body and Class of 1967 at Boyertown High School. Bob was captain of the baseball, football, and basketball teams. He was recognized as All Ches-Mont League selection in football, basketball, and baseball. Bob guided the Boyertown Bear Cubs Junior Legion baseball program for 12 seasons, compiling a 446-42 overall record which included 9 state championships. He also served as the head coach for Shillington's Senior Legion team, guiding them to 2 Region Two titles, a state championship and national regional runner-up finish in 1997. Bob was inducted into the Pennsylvania American Legion Sports Hall of Fame in 1991, and the Tri County Sports Hall of Fame in 2012.

In addition to his love of baseball, Bob was an outdoors enthusiast who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Maintaining his perennial flower garden, namely Peruvian lilies, brought him great joy.

Bob leaves behind his children: Stephanie Houck, Daniel (Molly) Houck, Caitlin (Miguel) Houck; grandchildren: Tyde Houck and Flyn Houck; and brothers William "Mooch" (Michele) Houck and Sidney Houck.

Friends and family are invited to call between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM on Saturday, August 10 at Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home 111 N. Reading Avenue, Boyertown, PA 19512. A memorial service will follow also at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery following the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Bob's memory be made to: Boyertown Midget Baseball League, PO Box 34, Boyertown, PA 19512.