Joseph Robert Houle

Joseph Robert Houle, “Bob,” 71, of Tower, lost his battle with cancer Thursday October 1, 2015 at Tendercare Health Center in Cheboygan. The son of Joseph H. and Audrey D. (Stoll) Houle, Bob was born in Detroit April 28, 1944.

Surviving Bob is his wife and longtime companion, Vickie L. Houle of Tower; daughter, Laureen Houle of Bay City; sons, Shannon Miller of Saginaw, David (Kristin) Houle of Clare and Michael Houle of Munising; stepsons, Thomas (Amber) Lambert and Mark (Lanetra) Lambert both of Fort Worth, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.  Bob also leaves his brothers, Dale (Sandy) and Gerald

“Bill” (Shirley) Houle, both of Cheboygan; many nieces and nephews; his constant and faithful companion, his fox terrier, Selena; and a long list of friends. Preceding Bob in death were his parents, Joseph “Teajoe” and Audrey Houle; an infant son, Anthony; and stepbrother, Michael Houle. Cremation arrangements were in care of the Chagnon Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday October 7, at the Forest Township Hall in Tower. Bob’s final resting place is at Tower at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Donations to honor Bob’s memory can be made to Vickie Houle to help with expenses.