Dennis C. Houdek
1939 - 2020
Dennis C. Houdek 80, died Saturday July
4, 2020 at Newton Medical Center. He was born October 23, 1939 in
Agenda, Kansas to Bedford and Agnes (Anderson) Houdek. On November 4,
1962 he married Anita Trecek at Agenda, Kansas and she preceded him
in death on February 10, 2016.
Dennis was a longtime active member of
the Trinity Heights United Methodist Church in Newton where he not
only served on the Board of Trustees but was the church grounds
keeper and for many years he could be seen on the large mower keeping
the church yard mowed and cared for.
Dennis worked in sales for the former
Evans Grain company which was acquired by KOCH agricultural division
He was a "farm boy" through and through and enjoyed his
work. He still had the family farm in Republic County and looked
forward to spending time on the home place. Traveling the Midwest on
the back country roads and exploring with his companion Linda were an
enjoyable time.
He enjoyed wood working, gardening and
keeping up with his Czechoslovakian roots listening to Polka Bands.
Dennis could often be found around town on his bicycle. His greatest
joy was spending time with his family and friends, and they will miss
his offer of butter popcorn to all who visited.
He is survived by his sons: Douglas of
Lenexa Kansas and Greg of Roeland Park Kansas; daughter Connie
Armstrong of Copper Canyon, Texas; and brother Larry Houdek of
Salina, Kansas. He is also survived by his loving companion Linda
Rist of Abilene, Kansas and 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and
several nieces and nephews.
Dennis is preceded in death by his wife
Anita and his parents.
A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m.,
Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Trinity Heights United Methodist Church in
Newton, Kansas with The Reverend Donna Voteau presiding. Visitation
will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the Trinity Heights United
Methodist Church. Mask usage is highly recommended during both the
visitation and the service and social distancing protocols will be
encouraged during the memorial service.
A private family burial will be at a
later date.
Memorials are suggested to Trinity
Heights United Methodist Church in care of Petersen Funeral Home.