BORN

1940

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Remmert Funeral Home

521 East Washington Street

East Peoria, Illinois

Charles "Charlie" Houze Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 8, 2018.

Charles E. "Charlie" Houze, age 77, of Creve Coeur, passed away Saturday, Jan 6, 2018 at 5:40 a.m. at Morton Terrace.

He was born Sep. 29, 1940 in Peoria to Lloyd and Phyllis (Hinton) Houze. He married Flo Robbins on July 8, 1967 in Peoria. She survives along with one daughter, Becky (Robert O'Laughlin) Platt of Creve Coeur, one son, John (Heather) Houze of Marquette Heights, four grandchildren: Kyle, Megan, Boone, Clayton, two great-grandchildren, Ryder, Bella, two sisters: Nancy Pullium of Creve Coeur, Patsy (Bob) Pullium of East Peoria, and one brother, Jim (Vicki) Houze of Washington.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Charlie was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Following his time in the Military he worked for Caterpillar, Inc. for 33 years as a Machinist retiring in 1999.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 at 6 p.m. at the Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.

Cremation rites will be accorded following the services.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

You may view Charlie's obituary online at www.Remmertfuneralhome.com

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January 11, 2018

Darren and Carrie Hoefling

So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and paraders.

January 10, 2018

Galen Williams

I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Galen Williams

January 9, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family,may you find comfort in the God of all comfort during this difficult time.

January 8, 2018

Linda Courtney

John, Flo, Becky and all of the Houze family ...

There are no words except to say how sorry I am that you have lost Charles. The heavens have gained another angel. Your hearts are heavy but try to let the wonderful memories carry you through these tough times. Levity heals.

Love and hugs ... Linda

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