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Joseph William Hout

Joseph William Hout

Male 1895 - 1962  (66 years)


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  • Name Joseph William Hout  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] 
    Birth 15 Dec 1895  Ashland, Ashland, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 7, 8] 
    Gender Male 
    Death 25 Jun 1962  Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4] 
    Burial 29 Jun 1962  Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    • Woodlawn Memorial Park
    Person ID I3219  Branches and Roots
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

    Father Martin Hout,   b. 16 Jul 1856, Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Jun 1933, Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Catherine Anna Emmert,   b. 7 Aug 1859, Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Oct 1941, Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F280  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Ilo Nellie C,   b. 22 Jan 1895, Tulon, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Nov 1975, Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years) 
    Family ID F301  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

    Family 2 Elizabeth Fredericka Dick,   b. 19 Mar 1896, Portland, Clackamas, Oregon, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Oct 1989, Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 93 years) 
    Marriage 14 Dec 1915  Kitsap, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Children 
    +1. Alice Marie Hout,   b. 25 May 1914, Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 May 1990, Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F302  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

  • Sources 
    1. [S303] Kitsap Sun, Spaeth, Katherine (Hout).
      Heart Attack Fatal to Mrs. Spaeth

      Mrs. Katherine H. Spaeth, wife of a pioneer Bremerton businessman, died early this morning in Harrison Memorial Hospital following a heart attack.

      She had been hospitalized since Wednesday when she was rushed to the hospital from her home at 826 Chester Ave. A daughter said she did not regain consciousness.

      The wife of William H. Spaeth and her husband came to Bremerton on their honeymoon in 1905 and stayed. Until retiring three years ago, Mrs. Spaeth was head of Spaeth Transfer Co. for 47 years.

      She was born in Emporia [Emporium], Pa., moving to Ashland, Wis., when she was an infant, reared and educated in Ashland where she met and was married to W. G. Spaeth.

      In their early days here, Mrs. Spaeth was one of the most active members of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. She was a charter member of the Young Lady’s Institute and remained a member of the Alter Society for 55 years.

      The couple reared four daughters here. They are Mrs. Harry Irwin, Mrs. Anthony Pirog and Mrs. Robert Hamlin, all of Bremerton, and Mrs. James McGuire of Long Island, N.Y.

      She is survived by four brothers, Ellie Hout of Santa Clara, Calif., Joe Hout of Bremerton, Frank Hout of Oakland and Leo Hout of Minneapolis; a sister, Mrs. Daisy P[B]otsford of Seattle, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

      Rosary will be said at 8:30 Sunday at Miller-Reynolds Funeral Home with requiem mass at 9:30 Monday morning at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church.

      Kitsap Sun: 12MAY1962
      HFA: 23SEP2023

    2. [S347] Bremerton Sun, Spaeth, Katherine (Hout). 12MAY1962.
      Mrs. Katherine H. Spaeth, wife of a pioneer,Brmerton businessman, died early this morning in Harrison Memorial hospital following a heart attack.

      She had been hosptalized since Wednesday, when she was rushed to the hospital from her home at 826 Chester Ave. A daughter said Mrs. Spaeth did not regain conciousness.

      The wife of William H.. Spaeth, she and her husband came to Bremerton on their honeymoon, in 1905 and stayed. Until retiring three years ago. Mr. Spaeth was head of Spaeth transfer Co. for 47 years.

      She was born in Emporia,Pa; moving to Ashland,Wis, when she was an infant, reared and educated in Ashland, where she met and was married to W.G. Spaeth.

      In their early days here, Mrs. Spaeth was one of the most active members of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. She was a charter member of the Young Lady's institute and remained a member of the Altar society for 55 years.

      The couple reared four daughters here. They are Mrs. harry Irwin, Mrs. Anthony Pirog and Mrs. Robert Hamlin, all of Bremerton and Mrs. James McGuire of Long Island,N.Y.

      She also is survived by foure brothers, Ellie Hout of Santa Clara,Calif; Joe Hout of Bremerton,Frank Hout of Oakland and Leo Hout of Minneapolis, a sister Mrs. Daisy Potsford of Seattle; eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

      Rosary will be said at 8.00 Sunday at Miller Reynolds funeral home with requiem mass at 9.30 Monday morning at Lady Star of the Sea Church.

      Bremerton Sun: 12MAY1962

    3. [S347] Bremerton Sun, Hout, Joseph. 26JUN1962.
      Joseph Hout claimed by long Illness.

      A retired Puget Sound sheet metal worker and shop planning estimator, Joseph W. Hout, 65, died yesterday in Harrison Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.

      Mr. Hout born Dec 15, 1896, in Ashland, Wis., came to Bremerton when he was 17 and began working at PSNS. He retired in 1954.

      Mr. Hout a member of Our Lady of the Sea Catholic Church, was for several years a business agent for the local Sheetmetal Workers Union.

      Mr. Hout is survived by his wife, Ilo (Nell)Hout, at the home; a step-daughter, Mrs. Alice Burton, Bremerton; a sister Mrs. George Botsford, Seattle; three brothers, Frank of Oakland, Calif; Ellie of Santa Clara, Calif; and Leo of Minneapolis; numerous nieces and nephews.

      Graveside services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

      Lewis Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

      Bremerton Sun: 26JUN1962

    4. [S347] Bremerton Sun, Hout, Nellie C. 11NOV1975.
      Nellie C. (Mrs. Joseph) Hout, 80,of Rte 4,Box 41714 Port Orchard, died at her home Monday.

      Born Jan 22,1895 in Tulon,Ill, she came to Kitsap County in the late 1930's.

      She was a member of the auxillary of Grand Army of the Republic.

      Surviving are a nephew Robert Edwards of Port Orchard. Her husband Joseph preceded her in death in 1962.

      Graveside services will be Wednesday at 3.30 p.m. at Miller-Woodlawn Memorial Park. Arrangement are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel.

      Memorials may be made to Cancer Fund in care of Mrs. Ernie Rogers 2003 Second St.,Bremerton or a favorite charity.

      Bremerton Sun: 11NOV1975

    5. [S303] Kitsap Sun, Hout, Katherine Mrs. 13OCT1941.
      Mrs. Katherine Hout

      Death Sunday at 1818 Chester ave. claimed Mrs. Katherine Hout, 82, a well-known resident of the community. She had resided on Chester ave. for the past 16 years, coming here from Ashland, Wis.

      Born Aug. 7, 1859, in Imporium [Emporim], Pa., Mrs. Hout had been active in the Alter Society of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic church until two years ago, when ill health forced her retirement.

      Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Walter Ligman of Tacoma, Mrs. William Spaeth of Bremerton, Mrs. George Botsford of Seattle, and four sons, Ellie and Leo of Minneapolis, Joe of Bremerton, and Frank of Oakland. There are also 22 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

      Requiem mass will be said Wednesday morning at 8:30 o’clock by Rev. Fr. Joseph Camerman at the Catholic church, and burial will follow at the Ivy Green cemetery under the direction of the Lewis Funeral chapel. Rosary will be said at 7:30 o’clock Tuesday evening at the church.

      Kitsap Sun. 13OCT1941

    6. [S347] Bremerton Sun, Thornbrue, Mrs. Eva Marie [Hout] [Ligman].
      Mrs. Eva Marie Thornbrue, 67, 807 Warren Ave., died at a local hospital yesterday. Born at Emporium, Pa., on Feb. 11, 1883, she had been a resident of Bremerton for the past six years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Our Lady of Altars at Ephrata (Grant County). Survivors include her husband, John, of the family home; two sons, Forrest Ligman of Tacoma, and Thomas Ligman of National City, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. George Botsford, Seattle, and Mrs. William Speath, Bremerton; four brothers, Albert and Leo Hout, both of Minneapolis, Minn., Frank Hout of Ashland, and Joseph Hout of Bremerton. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Rosary will be said at Our Lady Star of the Sea church Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Services will be conducted at the church Monday at 10 a.m. under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Tacoma.

      Bremerton Sun (Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington); 06OCT1950.

    7. [S219] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, (Name: National Archives; Location: St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, United States;), Hout, Joseph William.

    8. [S517] Wisconsin, U.S., State Censuses, 1855-1905, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2007;), Wisconsin Historical Society; Madison, Wisconsin; Census Year: 1905.

    9. [S337] Kitsap County Certificate of Marriage, Hout, Joseph W & Dick, Elizabeth.