Michael Allen Housen, Sr., age 58, of Sweet Home, passed away Tuesday. He was born in Lebanon, Oregon to Adrian and Veetta Housen.

Michael was raised in Lebanon and attended schools there. He married Elizabeth Brady July 6, 1981 in Reno, Nevada. They moved to Sweet Home in 1987.

He was a roof technician for 35 years. He worked for his brother, Ron, at East Linn Roofing as his foreman.

Michael loved truffle digging, mushroom picking, fishing, horseshoes, Casinos, and sports.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, of Sweet Home; sons: Michael Housen Jr., and Richard Housen, both of Salem, and Todd Brady of Lebanon; daughter, Traci Petermen, of Sweet Home; brothers: Ronald, Bruce, David, and Steve of Sweet Home, and Larry Dean of Albany; twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, February 9, at Crawfordsville Church. A memorial dinner at the Sweet Home Veterans Club will follow the service.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.