William Hougland

William "Bill" Hougland, age 82, of Hillsdale, Kansas, died Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas. Bill was born May 11, 1934 at Olathe, Kansas. He was the younger of two children born to Sherman and Anna Jane (Wentworth) Hougland. He grew up in Olathe and graduated from Olathe High School with the Class of 1953. In July of 1957, he was united in marriage to Helen Louise Nelson at Sapulpa, Oklahoma. They became the parents of two daughters, Arlene and Lisa. Bill worked as a printer in the printing industry. He retired in 2006. He enjoyed coon hunting, his horses and mules. But, most of all, he enjoyed the time he spent with his family and friends. He will be remembered as a kind and generous man who will be greatly missed by all. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Helen, of the home; two daughters, Arlene Higgins (Tom), and Lisa King of Osawatomie; his sister Betty Van Goethem (Paul) of Gardner; two grandchildren, Billy Gaedtke (Megan) and Skylar King; two great grandchildren, Ty and Emmy Gaedtke; and many other relatives and friends. Contributions in memory of Bill can be made to the charity of your choice and sent to Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 605 O'Neal Ave., Osawatomie, KS, 66064. To leave a special message for Bill's family, please click the "Share Memories" tab above.