Daniel S. Houck, age 58, of West Chester, PA died early Monday morning, October 3, 2011 in Chadds Ford, PA. Born in Phoenixville, PA, he was a son of Anna May (Slemmer) Houck and the late C. Allen Houck.

Mr. Houck attended the University of Maryland for Turf Grass Management.

In addition to his mother, Mr. Houck is survived by three children; Jennifer L. (Justin) Miller, of NC, Jason D. (Colleen) Houck, of Exton, PA, Jeremy D. (Allison) Houck, of NC, one brother; Richard A. "Dick" (Susan) Houck, of Leola, PA, and five grandsons.

Funeral services and burial will be held privately at the St. Peter's Pikeland United Church of Christ, Chester Springs, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in his name to the Alcoholics Anonymous, P.O. Box 459, New York, NY 10163 or to the Malvern Institute Rehab Services, 940 West King Road, Malvern, PA 19355. Condolences may be made by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. The Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville, PA is in charge of the arrangements.