Allan Alfred Houghtaling died at his home on the family Centennial farm, Reese, Michigan, on April 5, 2014. He was born there on January 3, 1920, to W. Vernon and Pearl (Hurst) Houghtaling. Allan attended Mitchell School, graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1937, and then graduated from Michigan State’s two year General Agriculture Short Course in 1941. Allan married Jean E. Thomson March 18, 1948, at First Presbyterian Church in Saginaw. They recently celebrated 66 years of married life. Allan is survived by Jean and their four children: Janet (Tom) Gaffke, Grayling; Kent (Beth Ann) Houghtaling, Reese; Louise (Roger) Bergman, Midland; and David P. (Cindy) Houghtaling, Reese. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren: Ryan (Dr. Louise Davis) Gaffke and Dr. Todd Gaffke; Michael (Erin) Houghtaling, Dr. John (Alison) Houghtaling, Kayla (David) Lyons, and David J. Houghtaling; Evan (Amanda) Bergman, Troy Bergman, Stephanie (Paul) Fritschen; Eric and Andrew Houghtaling; two step-grandchildren: Scott (Maureen) Gaffke and Brad (Leah) Gaffke. Allan’s family includes great-grandchildren Phineas and Felix Houghtaling, twins Hailey and Emma Houghtaling, Carter and Matthew Bergman, step-great grandchildren Connor, Cameron, Collin, Jenna, and Joshua Gaffke. Allan was preceded in death by his parents and his three sisters: Mary (John) Collver; Mildred (Jed) McCormick; and Amber (Bud) Shirah. He is survived by his brother Samuel (Patsy) Houghtaling of Lakeland, Florida. Allan’s chief interests and love in life were his wife and family, his church, and his farm. Allan engaged in farming with his father, and in recent years with his sons, Kent and David P., and grandsons, Michael and David J., operating Houghtaling Farms, now in its fifth generation. He was an active member and leader of the Michigan Crop Improvement Association. He was awarded their highest award, an honorary membership, in 1991, for his dedication and commitment to the Michigan Seed Industry. Allan was a member of the Fairgrove Presbyterian Church, serving as an Elder, Sunday school teacher, and long-time choir member. Other involvements included school board member, board of review and zoning board member in Gilford Township. Allan and Jean enjoyed winters in Florida for 19 years, and vacation travel to many places in the United States and around the world. Allan is known by family and friends as a hard-working, kind and generous man. He enjoyed music, playing games such as Dominos, Cribbage, and Bridge, and attending family weddings, reunions, and graduations. He valued education, assisting each of his grandchildren with college scholarships. Each of them has completed or are in process of completing college programs. He enjoyed learning about emerging technologies, especially those related to agriculture. Funeral services for Allan will take place at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Fairgrove Presbyterian Church, 5040 Maple St., Fairgrove with Pastor Richard Lawther officiating. Allan’s family will receive friends at Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 9940 Saginaw Street, Reese, on Friday, April 11, from 3:00-8:00 p.m., and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Those wishing to honor Allan may wish to consider a contribution to the Houghtaling Family Scholarship through Tuscola County Community Foundation; American Cancer Society; or Fairgrove Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund. www.waresmithwoolever.com