Murray Edward Houghtaling, 74, of Smithville, MO passed away December 2, 2023.

Murray, also known as “Dutch”, was born on January 14, 1949 to Murry and Peggy Sue (Pack) Houghtaling in Tulare, California. Dutch grew up in California and later served his country in the United State Marine Corps. 

In 1984, Dutch was united in marriage to Norma Jean Sperry and 2005, they moved to Smithville, MO where they made their home. He was a Mason and belonged to the Scottish Rites. Dutch was well loved and well known in Smithville and will be missed dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents Murry and Peggy Houghtaling and his sister Linda Bishop.

Dutch is survived by his wife Norma Houghtaling; 10 children Connie, Joylynn, Jason, Eddie, Noah, Dusty, Donavan, Daniel, Lacy, and Russell; 21 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

There are no services scheduled.