Donald G. Houser

Donald G. Houser, age 80, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center. He was born November 20, 1944 in Hamilton, OH to the late Carl and Mary Houser. Don was a 1962 graduate of Eaton High School and attended The Ohio State University. He retired as an Engineer from Verizon (formerly GTE) phone company in Richmond, IN with over 30 years employment. Don served in the National Guard for six years and was a member of the American Legion Post #215 for 42 years. He was a longtime coach and very active with Eaton High School football and baseball programs; and enjoyed many hours playing pinochle at Dale’s Pool Hall in Eaton. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Dianna Houser of Eaton; daughters Kristin (Kevin) Schamel of Eaton and Lisa (Rob) Welcome of Milford, OH; grandchildren Jake, Charlie and Annie Welcome and Jaxon and Greyson Schamel; sister Audrey Houser of Eaton; several nieces and nephews; and his best friend Ron Hayes along with many other special friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 12:00 noon until time of funeral service at 2:00 pm at the Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 226 W. Main Street, Eaton, OH with Pastor Dwight Hanson officiating. Burial will follow at Mound Hill Cemetery in Eaton. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, OH 45420. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.