Robert E. VanHoutte

Robert E. VanHoutte, a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather, 81, of 659 West Washington Street, Bradford, passed away, Thursday, April 27, 2017, at the Bradford Manor.

Born July 22, 1935, in Olean, NY, he was a son of the late Amos V. and Helen M. (Siffrinn) VanHoutte.

Mr. VanHoutte was a 1955 graduate of Bradford High School. He had been employed at Dresser Manufacturing for 38 years working in every department. He retired as head of the shipping department. While working at Dresser's he also worked nights at Ray's Sunoco gas station.

On April 28, 1962 in Bradford, he married Lois Jean (Morey) VanHoutte, who survives.

He enjoyed sitting on the porch watching birds, camping, boating and having picnics with the family and neighborhood friends. He loved traveling, out west to California, and points north, his last trip was to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island.

He was a member of St. Bernard Church, and a member of the Quarter Century Club at Dresser.

Surviving in addition to his wife Lois Jean, of 55 years, are three daughters, Diane M. VanHoutte-Wingold, of Pittsburgh, Rebecca J. Gould, of McAdoo, and Julie L. LeTrent, of Grapevine, TX, one sister, June M. (Larry) Brown, of Bradford, sister-in-laws Mary Sue VanHoutte, of Gettsyburg, Joyce VanHoutte, of TN ,and Judy VanHoutte, of Olean, a brother-in-law, Roger (Connie) Morey, of Fayettville, NY, 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews with whom he always enjoyed telling stories about growing up.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Mary Jane Williams, four brothers, Amos, Richard, James and Raymond VanHoutte, one sister-in-law, Mary VanHoutte and one brother-in-law, James Williams.

Family will be receiving friends on Sunday, April 30, 2017, from 2 to 4 pm & 6 to 8pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 372 East Main St. where a prayer service will be held on Monday, May 1, 2017, at 9:30am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am St. Bernard Church, with Rev. Raymond Gramata, pastor as Celebrant. Rev. Seth McClymonds, pastor of the First United Methodist Church will be the Lector. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, St. Bernard Church or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Daddy I miss you everyday, you were such a wonderful father, grandfather and husband. I love you and miss you so much. You were the best.
— Diane

Lois & Family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Bob was a very nice man and he always had a smile on his face. He will certainly be missed by many.
— Brian J. Vecellio

Lois, Di, Lindsey and Robert - We are so sorry for your loss. Bob was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Blessings to you all.
— Sharon Cuccarese

To my wonderful and loving father thank you Dad for always being there for me and being a wonderful father figure to my children things wont be the same without you thank you for just being you. You will be sadly missed
— Julie letrent

To my wonderful and loving father thank you Dad for always being there for me and being a wonderful father figure to my children things wont be the same without you thank you for just being you. You will be sadly missed
— Julie letrent

Lois and Family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Bob was a great guy. He will be missed by all who knew him.
— Art Slike

Lois and family, I was so very sorry to hear about Bob today. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your whole family. He was a great guy and will be missed.
— Natalie Mawn

Lois, Julie, Becky, Diane and families. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you all. It was wonderful having neighbors such as your family. Bob was such a good guy and would help in any way he could. Neighborhood picnics or just hanging out in the back yard or front porch. He will be missed.
— Marlene Ackley

Condolences

  • Daddy I miss you everyday, you were such a wonderful father, grandfather and husband. I love you and miss you so much. You were the best.

    — Diane
  • Lois & Family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Bob was a very nice man and he always had a smile on his face. He will certainly be missed by many.

    — Brian J. Vecellio
  • Lois, Di, Lindsey and Robert - We are so sorry for your loss. Bob was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Blessings to you all.

    — Sharon Cuccarese
  • To my wonderful and loving father thank you Dad for always being there for me and being a wonderful father figure to my children things wont be the same without you thank you for just being you. You will be sadly missed

    — Julie letrent
  • To my wonderful and loving father thank you Dad for always being there for me and being a wonderful father figure to my children things wont be the same without you thank you for just being you. You will be sadly missed

    — Julie letrent