Donzil M. Houpt, 90 of Lenexa, KS, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023. Graveside Services wil be 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 5, at St. John Cemetery, Lenexa, Ks. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Jude's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Children's Mercy Hospital, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64108.

Donzil was born January 29, 1933, in Goodman, MO to William and Violet (Noble) Houpt. He was a graduate of the University of Kansas and had worked as an electrical engineer for Western Electric, AT&T and Lucent retiring in 1990. Donzil had served his country in Merchant Marines and the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Violet Houpt.  His wife Mary Kathryn Houpt and siblings, Wilbur Houpt, his twin brother, Donald Houpt, Leo Houpt, William Houpt, Jr. and Betty Hively. Donzil is survived by his children: Eric Houpt, Olathe, KS, Dawn (Michael) Jesberg, Spring Hill, KS, Darin (Amy) Houpt, Vader, WA, grandchildren Jeremy (Melissa) Jesberg, Paola, KS, Ethan Jesberg, Spring HIlI, KS, Shannon (Andy) Gilmore, Manhattan, KS, Sam (Abby) Jesberg, Spring Hill, KS, Laura Houpt, Vader, WA, great grandchildren, Vivian and Wells Gilmore, Remi Jesberg and a sister Beverly Houpt, Goodman, MO.