Bobby Houdek
December 15, 1935 ~ March 16, 2016
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Bobby Houdek, 80, of Highmore, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre.
Memorial Service was held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore with Rev. Kori Lehrkamp officiating. Burial followed at the Highmore Cemetery. Visitation was held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2016 at Luze Funeral Home in Highmore.
Bob was born December 15, 1935 in Orient, South Dakota to Henry “Bud” and Melva (Leafgreen) Houdek. He attended country school until the fourth grade and then attended school in Highmore, graduating in 1954.
On September 12, 1954, Bob married Janice Fieldsend in Belfield, North Dakota; to this union five children were born: Tim, Terry, Rob, Randy, and Janell. Bob and Janice owned and operated an Amoco gas station and convenience store and was a bulk oil dealer for 30 years. Many kids looked forward to Bob handing out gum when he delivered fuel to their farm.
Bob was a 26-year member of the Highmore Volunteer Fire Department and assisted in improvements to the Highmore Golf Course over the years. Bob enjoyed years of pheasant and deer hunting, golfing, and fishing. In retirement, Bob and Janice enjoyed traveling, spending time at their cabin in the Black Hills, and watching their grandkid's activities.
His memory will be cherished by his wife, Janice of Highmore; children: Tim (Cheryl) of Sioux Falls, Terry of Mitchell, Rob (Diane) of Spearfish, Randy (Deb) of Highmore, and Janell Miller of Huron; grandchildren: Angela (Jamin) Ratzlaff, Marcus Houdek, Melissa Houdek, Derrick (Kristin) Houdek, Karsten (Rachel) Houdek, Hayden Houdek, Jordan Houdek, Rachel Houdek, and Landon Miller; great grandchildren: Lila Ratzlaff, Henry Ratzlaff, and Lydia Houdek; three sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wayne; and son-in-law, Jerry Miller.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Bobby’s arrangements.View current weather.
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Bob and I send our deepest condolences.
Dear Aunt Janny and all my cousins, I am so very sorry to hear about Uncle Bobby. He was one of the kindest nicest men I have ever known. He was always so good to all us kids and treated us like his own. I will cherish all the memories I have with him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I love and miss you all.
Dear Janice and Family So sorry to hear about Bob’s passing, my heartfelt sympathy is extended at this time. A class mate of you both 1954. May he rest in peace.
My deepest condolences to the family. May the memories of Bobby keep him forever close to your heart. May God’s tender mercies comfort you and bring you peace amidst such sorrow. And as we approach the anniversary of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus’ death (March 23) may your faith in the resurrection grow even stronger. John 11: 25. Isaiah 41:10; 2 Corinthians 1:2-4, Psalm 55:22; Acts 24:15. I’m so sorry for your loss.
My prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.
No matter how much time pass between seeing him every time we would get together he would always have something to say like we just saw each other yesterday 🙂 he always made me and everyone else that I know of feel very welcome and no matter what mood your in,,And always picked you up and made you walk away laughing making sure that you knew it was a great time being with him and that everything we going to be ok!, he will be missed deeply rest in peace Uncle Bob
RIP Great Uncle Bobby! Give Grampa Wayne a HUUUGE huge and kiss from me! God gained another angel today ?
So sorry. Praying for you all. Worked at the filling station for Bobby when I was kid. He taught me to use the old style tire machine…always appreciated having that job. God bless.
To uncle Bobby, u were the best uncle anyone could ask for, u were like a father to all of us houdek kids, thank u for everything u had ever done for us, u will truely be missed by all, god bless u uncle Bobby, we luv u!!!!!
Many thoughts and prayers to Bob’s family. May God Bless all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you on the passing of your loved one Bobby
Randy and the entire Houdek family – although I only met Bob once, I could tell what a wonderful man he was from the stories Randy shared about his father, his family life and growing up in Highmore. A great man will be missed by so many. Jeff and Sandy Wilson
So sorry for your lose. Prayers for family.
So sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing. I will always remember Bobby with a cheerful greeting and a big smile whenever I saw him as a kid growing up in Highmore. Highmore has lost a gem. Condolences to Janice and all the Houdek family. Prayers for peace and comfort for your loss.
Sorry to hear of Bobs passing. My sympathy to you all. When I was in high school and working at the Standard station he used to call me Sue, because of my long hair. Glad it never caught on to any one else.In the latter years when ever I saw him I’d say My name is Sue how do you do? Always made him laugh. What a good man he was. Rest in peace my friend. "SUE"
The entire Houdek family is in my prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss.
We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Sending our thoughts and prayers to you all and may your memories bring you much comfort.
With our sympathy and understanding, We will miss Bobby, he was an asset to the community, a fun loving business man with the best smile, and a great husband and family man, a legacy of love. Sincerely LV and Jan
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest condolences to Rob, Diane, and the entire Houdek family. May the memories of shared times warm your heart and soul in the coming days.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to your family.
The entire Houdek Family I’m am sorry to hear the loss of your loved one. Prayers to all of you during this difficult time.
Aunt Janice, Tim Terry, Rob, Randy & Janell Our deepest sympathies for your loss. We trust that many fond memories and good times with your Dad will help soothe the pain and grief you all are feeling. We’ll always remember his friendly grin, welcome greetings and pleasant company whenever we came to visit. Sincerely, Tony & Sheila Shaw
I am so sorry to hear about Bobby. He was a cool fella. I miss seeing him and Dale on their Daily run. Even though he hasn’t been able to go here lately I know his spirit was with Dale. He will be missed by many.
my condolences to the Houdek family. so sorry to hear. bobby was a very good man. he will be missed very much
To all the Houdek family you have my deepest sympathy.
We would like to express our deepest sympathies in the loss of Bobby. I just learned of his passing. We were fortunate enough to know Bobby and Janice. Any time were were in their presence we felt welcome. Bob always had a smile and friendly conversation. My brother was married to Janell so it was through that union that we knew Bobby. When he owned the convenience store, we always stopped in Highmore to fill with gas and buy much needed snacks for our journey to the west. He was always smiling and would always show an interest in us. His memory will always be treasured. I am a better person for having known him. The whole family has to know what a blessing it was to have him in your lives for the short time we all have on earth. I am sure God has welcomed him through the gates. With Love Don,Anita and Nolan Miller
Janice and family. I am so sorry to learn of Bob’s passing. Will be thinking of you. I’m still in Texas so am late getting this news. Prayers to you all.