Chancellor William Scott Houtz, 24, of Fremont, OH passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at his home. He was born on February 12, 1991 in Fremont, the son of David Houtz and Amy (Gonya) Bartlett. He was a 2009 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School.
Chance served in the U.S. Army. He married Nicollette A. McLaughlin on April 12, 2013 in Fremont. Chance was a member of the FFA and Sons of the American Legion in Green Springs. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, the outdoors, sports, going on drives, swimming and cooking. He loved spending time with his boys and his dog, Charlie.
Chance is survived by his wife, Nicollette A. Houtz, Fremont, OH; sons, Easton and Lane Houtz, at home; father, David Houtz, Tiffin, OH; mother, Amy Bartlett, Green Springs, OH; step mother, Rita Houtz; step father, Donald Bartlett; grandparents, Rose Gonya, Green Springs, OH, William and Nancy Houtz, Risingsun, OH; siblings, Chelsea Houtz, Tiffin, OH, Myrriah Bartlett, Green Springs, OH, Katarina Houtz, Tiffin, OH; step siblings, Donald Bartlett II, Elizabeth Bartlett and Lucinda (Stephen) Binder.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Kenneth Gonya and brother-in-law, Dillon Spencer.
Visitation: Friday from 2 – 4 pm and 6 – 8 pm at Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 211 N. Broadway St, Green Springs, OH.
Service: Saturday, May 9, 2015, 11:00 am at the funeral home with Fr. Frank Murd officiating..
Burial: Butternut Ridge Cemetery
Memorials: To the family
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.whhfh.com
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Amy Frey
Rih chance. …I remember you always coming into my work! !!!!!!! You’ll always be remembered
Frank & Amy Krizan
We are so sorry to hear about Chance. Our thoughts & prayers are with your whole family.
Buck and Shellie Barney
We’re truly sorry to hear of Chance’s passing. We hope you’re able to find some comfort in your memories.
Casey Row
I am so sorry to hear about Chance he was a great father, husband, son, and frieND my thoughts and prayers are with the Houtz family
Brittany
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I am very sorry for your loss.
nancho
He will be truely be miss i always told him hes like a son to me and every time he seen me he alway say mom and gave me a big hug i still cant believe it but my heart goes out to we family
Jessica Davenport
May u rest in peace Chance…. U will b missed…. I will always remember all the great times we had playin in the mud!!! Love u bro!!!
Candice Bartson
So sorry to hear about Chance. No words to say besides I’m praying for family and friends.
Stephanie
Fly high angel…. my prayers are with the family.
Abby
So sorry to hear of Chance’s passing. I worked with him at Inoac. He was a good guy. Always made a point to say hi. Always could put a smile on everyones face. He talked about his wife and boys alot. He loved them. Thoughts and prayers to the family♡
Vicki and Arvel and the Tipton Family
When you live next door, you was always at my house. We all grew to love you, but you love to aggregate us. Love the Tiptons
Stephanie
I’m so sorry for your lose. I worked with chance at inaoc but knew him prior from working at the friendship gas station. He was a great guy could always put a smile on my face. He will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family through this tough time. RIP chance
Alyce Witt
Keeping all in my thoughts & prayers … So sorry for your loss, I didn’t know Chance well but saw him at ABC Inoac, he was a nice young man.
Brandy Cooley-Debolt
David and Amy,
I am so sorry for your loss. No parent should have to bury their child. You are losing a piece of your heart and my heart is breaking for you both and the rest of your families.
Much love,
Brandy Cooley-Debolt
Joyce
I work with Chance at Innoac, he was a great kid. I had just moved 2 Fremont an it was my 1st factory job. He would b driving the forklifforklift. He always would help me if I needed it. He was also friends with my son, Tyrice. Ur family r n my prayers. U have my deepest condolences. God bless ya’ll.
Linda Chesnutte Bell
So sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers! May our heavenly father wrap you tightly in his arms and guide you through these difficult times. In Jesus name amen.
Michael & Michele Klaiss
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are hear for you if you need anything. He was loved, and shall be missed.
Glenn Baker
David, Bill, Nancy & family, our deepest sympathy to you all in he loss of Chance. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will cherish the memories of the YMCA swimming with you all.
Glenn & Becky Baker & family
Dee Burkett
Thoughts and prayers are with you, Dave
Wendy
Chance you were always a great kid and grew up to be a fine young man. I hope your family finds peace in knowing that you loved them.
Barb Gangwer
To the family of Chance. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time. I am sure he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Caden Lieske
Chance I remember playing tball and hanging out at your house and riding around in your old blue dodge truck we had a lot of fun together and I’ll never forget that R.I.H. Chance you will be forever missed!
Joan knight
Amy, the Burkett family sends our condolences to you and our cousins at this sad time.
Pat harvey,fred burel
Hi, this is for his mom, dad, siblings, grandma. And father and mother inlaw. I live down the street from chances father in law. Chance was a great kid,/ man, always put his kids first, talked dearly about his wife, , and was excited to start his family. Great man. Will miss your smile, chance, and miss u chewing that tobacco chew. , chew away chance. We will miss u dearly man. Your life lives thru your boys now. R.I.P. chance. Miss u man.
diane reed
Oh man, i am shock about Chance. I also work with him at ABC/INOAC, He was a very nice young man, he was always working. And he talk about his children n wife all the time. HE WILL BE MISS.
brandi
My heart breaks for the loss of Chance. I was a year above Chance at columbian. He did anything to make someone smile. He always tried to cheer someone up when they were down. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. He will definitely be missed greatly.
Belinda
Dave & family,
Words can not express the sorrow I have for your family. May all the wonderful memories you have of Chance bring a smile to your face. Prayers for strength for your family.
Carol Lynch
Dave, Sorry for your loss, my thoughts & prayers for you & family.
Carol Lynch
Mike Dryfuse
To the Houtz family. I know that no words can ease your pain. We knew Chance through our son, Matt Short when they were in youth group at Christ Church in Tiffin. Never a dull moment when he was around always kept you smiling thats for sure. Peace to your family and we are thinking of you constantly as you struggle through the hardest time in your like. Sincerly, Mike & Tammy Dryfuse
Jerry and Carol Coleman
Nancy, so sorry for your loss! Your family will need prayers!
Lisa Nye
He was such a fun little squirt. Kept us “library ladies” on our toes. You all have my deepest sympathy. Bless you all.
Blessed Co worker from ABC Inoac
So grateful to have met this young man. He always talked about how much he loved his wife and children. He never failed to make someone smile. His humor and laughs will be missed. Take care, to the whole family. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNoLJy68ZcE
Elaine (Cloeman) and Dave Staib
Our condolences to all of the Houtz families. Just want to let you know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. God bless all of you….Elaine (Coleman) and Dave Staib.
Jerry
I had met Chance around the age of 13 or 14. He lived next to my grandparents and would stop in daily. We ran around town and caused “chaos”. He became like a brother to me. Although life as it usually does it went to fast and we went separate ways. I hadn’t talked to Chance in over 4 years. You always think you have time to reconnect unfortunately this isn’t always true. I hurt for his family because I know how wonderful of a person was lost.
Chance I love you and will miss you always. To the family you will be in my thoughts.
Elvia
My deepest condolences to the Houtz family.
Cw
I am so sorry for the loss of our loved one. Please allow God to comfort you through His promises to care for our loved ones in His Word the Bible at John 5:28,29 and Rev21:3,4. Death is definitely a cruel enemy that God has promised to do away with it shortly.(1Corinthians15:26) Our loving Heavenly Father holds out a wonderful hope and future found in the bible for more information about these loving promises please visit http://www.jw.org.