Charlotte Filbeck House, age 95, passed away December 3rd, 2025, in the Ozarks Methodist Manor in Marionville MO. She is survived by Jenifer Young and husband Jim, Tim Houser and wife Brenda, Jody Houser and wife Darcy. Charlotte has also survived six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Al Houser, her parents AB and Ada Filbeck, and her brothers Dr Robert Filbeck, Max Filbeck, Dr David Filbeck, and Gerald Filbeck.
Charlotte was a strong woman. She was married at age 17. She then finished high school at Crane MO. Following graduation, she and Al went to California where she worked in the fruit packing plants. When the management found out she was still seventeen they did not allow her to work. However, on the day she turned eighteen she worked a 20-hour day. Later that year they came back to Springfield where Al attended college while Charlotte continued to work to help with expenses. During that time, they had two children, Jenifer and Tim.
When Al finished college, they moved to Corder, Missouri where Al taught school and coached. During that time, the city of Corder experienced problems with the water supply. Charlotte had to boil all the water for consumption. She taught the children to brush their teeth using sanitized water from a glass.
In 1954, Charlotte and Al returned to southwest Missouri where they settled in Marionville. They remained in Marionville for sixteen years. While Al taught school and coached, Charlotte became a person in her own right. She attended all athletic events. She participated and attended school functions with the children. She had another baby, son, Jody. She attended college, worked at Sears and other jobs. All who knew Charlotte respected her.
After Al left Marionville School District, they moved back to Crane, where Charlotte continued to work as well as taking care of her mother and the beef cattle on her mother’s farm. After a few years, Charlotte resigned her position at Sears and took care of her mother and the 160-acre farm.
In spite all the moves, Charlotte remained devout. Sometimes she taught Sunday School. Sometimes she played the piano or the organ for services. The last 55 years, Charlotte attended church at the Crane Christian Church. The church saw her develop into a leader to whom everyone listened. She was strong in her beliefs and was willing to defend them with anyone. She often commented that she believed the Bible but had big problems with the Apostle Paul.
Jon Haring, nephew, described Charlotte with these words, “Char was the most noble person I’ve ever met. [she was] Strong yet kind, patient but not a pushover, funny without being uncouth, and one of the sharpest minds I ever met.”
Darcy Houser, daughter-in-law, wrote, “We would talk to Charlotte every evening and no matter how discouraged she was with situations she would say “quit whining Charlotte, you’re blessed and you know it!” She would go on to say how proud she was of her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She loved the Lord deeply but she didn’t always agree with the Apostle Paul. She said she had a list of questions for when she got to heaven.
We have joked over the years how stubborn the Houser men are, but I don’t think they had anything on Charlotte. She was such kind, loving, giving, supportive, forgiving, and strong woman…”
Her family and friend already miss her.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Crane Christian Church Crane, Missouri. Burial will follow service in Crane Community Cemetery Crane under the care of Westrip Funeral Home Crane. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. in the church.
Charlotte was a strong woman. She was married at age 17. She then finished high school at Crane MO. Following graduation, she and Al went to California where she worked in the fruit packing plants. When the management found out she was still seventeen they did not allow her to work. However, on the day she turned eighteen she worked a 20-hour day. Later that year they came back to Springfield where Al attended college while Charlotte continued to work to help with expenses. During that time, they had two children, Jenifer and Tim.
When Al finished college, they moved to Corder, Missouri where Al taught school and coached. During that time, the city of Corder experienced problems with the water supply. Charlotte had to boil all the water for consumption. She taught the children to brush their teeth using sanitized water from a glass.
In 1954, Charlotte and Al returned to southwest Missouri where they settled in Marionville. They remained in Marionville for sixteen years. While Al taught school and coached, Charlotte became a person in her own right. She attended all athletic events. She participated and attended school functions with the children. She had another baby, son, Jody. She attended college, worked at Sears and other jobs. All who knew Charlotte respected her.
After Al left Marionville School District, they moved back to Crane, where Charlotte continued to work as well as taking care of her mother and the beef cattle on her mother’s farm. After a few years, Charlotte resigned her position at Sears and took care of her mother and the 160-acre farm.
In spite all the moves, Charlotte remained devout. Sometimes she taught Sunday School. Sometimes she played the piano or the organ for services. The last 55 years, Charlotte attended church at the Crane Christian Church. The church saw her develop into a leader to whom everyone listened. She was strong in her beliefs and was willing to defend them with anyone. She often commented that she believed the Bible but had big problems with the Apostle Paul.
Jon Haring, nephew, described Charlotte with these words, “Char was the most noble person I’ve ever met. [she was] Strong yet kind, patient but not a pushover, funny without being uncouth, and one of the sharpest minds I ever met.”
Darcy Houser, daughter-in-law, wrote, “We would talk to Charlotte every evening and no matter how discouraged she was with situations she would say “quit whining Charlotte, you’re blessed and you know it!” She would go on to say how proud she was of her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She loved the Lord deeply but she didn’t always agree with the Apostle Paul. She said she had a list of questions for when she got to heaven.
We have joked over the years how stubborn the Houser men are, but I don’t think they had anything on Charlotte. She was such kind, loving, giving, supportive, forgiving, and strong woman…”
Her family and friend already miss her.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Crane Christian Church Crane, Missouri. Burial will follow service in Crane Community Cemetery Crane under the care of Westrip Funeral Home Crane. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. in the church.
