E. Richard Houk, 86, of rural Moran, Kansas, died Friday, October 31, 2014, at the Moran Manor. Richard was born December 27, 1927 on a farm west of Moran, the son of Russell E. and Jennie M. (Whitlow) Houk. He grew up on the farm and graduated from Moran High School in 1945. On July 17, 1948, Richard married Maxine M. Love at Moran. They made their home and farmed west of Moran all of their married lives. Maxine preceded him in death May 7, 1994. Richard and Ann Morrison were married on November 25, 2000 at the Moran United Methodist Church. Richard was a member of the church and had served as a supervisor for the Allen County Conservation District for a number of years. SURVIVORS: His wife: Ann Houk of the home 3 Children: Donna McCoy & husband, Dallas of Erie, KS, Janet Jackson & husband, Brian of Elsmore, KS and Larry Houk & wife, Karen of Mitchell, NE 1 Brother: Harold Houk & wife, Joy of Moran, KS 6 Grandchildren: Traci Westhoff, Tasha McCoy, Shane Jackson, Jason Houk, Justin Houk & Christa Wilhelm 7 Great Grandchildren: Megan, Colin, Rylan, Emmit, Jarin, Brycen & Jayden He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Maxine and his grandson Brent Matthew Jackson. VISITATION: 7:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, at the Moran United Methodist Church BURIAL: Moran Cemetery MEMORIAL: Moran United Methodist Church Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. To sign the guestbook online or leave a condolence, go to www.iolafuneral.com.