Robert A. Houlihan, 88, of Fort Wayne, began his Heavenly walk with God on Friday, November 6, 2026. He was born on April 17, 1938. Bob proudly served in the US Air Force. He retired after over 35 years as the Vice President of Underwriting at Brotherhood Mutual Life Insurance Company. He served as a past President on the Fire Arson Specialized Team of Allen County and was a part of FAST for 30 years. Bob was always happy and easy going.

He now awaits his children, Mahlon L. Houlihan and Rachel (David Kinnee) McNeely: grandchildren: great-grandchildren: and dear friends. Awaiting him in heaven were his wife, Sandra A. Houlihan: his parents, Robert J. and Meda Alice (Hull) Houlihan and son, Scott W. Marquardt.

Funeral service will be on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services (6557 N. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46825) with visitation beginning at 10:00 am until the time of service. Burial will follow the service at Poe Williamsport Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fire Arson Specialized Team of Allen County (915 Wheatfield, Churubusco, Indiana 46723).