Theodore Houle

Houle, Thoedore J.Age 87Of Forest LakeDied peacefully on November 8th, 2004 of leukemia.WWII Vet. who served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was an infantryman with the First Marine Division, First Airborne Unit. He received the Silver Star (for gallantry in action) and the Purple Heart for his actions on the Salomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean.Preceded in death by parents Walter and Regina; son Phillip; and infant twins. Survived by Mamie (married 62 years); children, Leon (Jennifer) Houle of Lino Lakes, Leo (Sheila) Houle of Stillwater, Laura (Danny) Scholl of Forest Lake; 6 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sisters, Sylvia Smith and Theresa Brine. Member of Forest Lake VFW, American Legion, and DAV.Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM November12, 2004 at St. PeterA�s Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation from 4-8PM on Thursday November. 11th at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake and one hour prior to service at the church. Memorials preferred to Minneapolis VA Medical Center -135, 1 Veterans Drive, Mpls., MN 55416, in memory of Theodore Houle.Mattson Funeral Home651-464-3556www.mattsonfuneralhome.com

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