Ralph E. “Bunny” Houchen, age 96, of Houstonia, died on Sunday, May 9, 2021 in Belton, Missouri.  

He was born on December 24, 1924 in Houstonia, son of Clay B. Houchen and Florence B. (Wicker) Houchen.  On July 22, 1962, he married Ruby (Higgins) Houchen, who preceded him in death earlier this year.

Other survivors include one son, David Houchen and wife Janet, of

Bucyrus, KS and five grandchildren:  Clayton, Carlie, Claire and Carson

Houchen and Crista Houchen Bosley (Brent).

Ralph farmed in the Houstonia, Missouri area for his entire working life. He loved the joys and challenges that are part of

production agriculture. Even when he could no longer visit the farm each

day, he wanted to know how the crops were doing.

The family thanks everyone for their kindness and prayers.

We send a special thank you to Roy and Mary Arnett for their love, assistance

and friendship. With their support, Bunny and Ruby lived independently in their

farmhouse as long as possible.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Show-Me Christian Youth Home of La Monte or First United Methodist Church of Sedalia.

There will be an informal graveside service at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 15, at Houstonia Cemetery. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Heckart Funeral Home in Sedalia.