Richard M. Houghtaling Sr., 80, of Martville, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Upstate
University Hospital after a brief illness.
Mr. Houghtaling was born in Auburn, son of the late Kenneth and Hilda (DeSchacht) Houghtaling. He
retired from Xerox and as a Sterling Town Justice.
Richard enjoyed spending time with his loving family. He was a lifelong Yankees fan. Richard had a
lengthy coaching career for several sports at different levels. He enjoyed coaching and watching his
children and grandchildren play throughout their careers.
Mr. Houghtaling is survived by his wife of 61 years, Helene (Fillingham) Houghtaling, 2 sons: Kenneth
(Robin) Houghtaling and Richard (Shelly) Houghtaling Jr., of Sterling, 3 daughters: Tammy (Mickey)
O'Bryan of Martville, April Houghtaling (Susan Herodes) of Jefferson, and Donna (Lawrence) Petersen of
Red Creek, 7 grandchildren: Joey (April) Houghtaling, Jason O'Bryan, Mallory (Brian) Buxton, Jeremy
Houghtaling, Brendon Petersen, Brittany (Taylor) Parks, and Jarrett Petersen, and 7 great grandchildren:
Olivia Houghtaling, Sage Houghtaling, Rex Buxton, Deegan O'Bryan, Ryleigh Holliday, Aleah Parks, and
Skyler Parks.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, September 28, from 10:00-12:00 with words of remembrance at  noon at the
Becker-Keysor Funeral Home, Red Creek. Burial will follow at the Martville Cemetery. For those wishing
to make contributions in Richard's name, they may do so to the Fair Haven Fire Department, 14447 Fair
Haven Road, Sterling, NY 13156. www.catoredcreek.com