Delmer Delbert Houim Jr. (DJ) 59, Tioga, ND passed away at the Tioga Medical Center October 5, 2021.

DJ was born May 10, 1962 in Rolette ND to Mary Ann (Meyer) and Delmer Houim. He attended school in Warren, Mn., and several schools in ND before receiving his GED.

DJ married Annette Moore, Oden Indiana, in Minot, ND. They made their home in Velva, ND for a couple years before returning to Indiana to help care for Annette’s dad and mom. They moved back to Tioga where DJ worked for Roustabout Service and Insulation until he was unable to due to illness. DJ was always a very hard worker in everything he did. He donated his time and talents to many home projects for his parents, family, friends and co-workers including First Lutheran Church in White Earth, ND.

DJ’s favorite past time was watching his Colts, Never missing a game and even traveling with family to watch in person. He Loved his Colts! DJ enjoyed playing card games, Dominoes and other dice games whenever time allowed. He was a great cook and known for his biscuits and gravy. And even though he cooked, you would always find him washing dishes after a meal. He especially enjoyed spending time with a Very Special 3 yr. old, Elijah Castro, whom he called “Bug” since he was a baby.

DJ is survived by his wife Annette, Step-Children: Heather Burton, Sarah Nicholas, Bobby Cox (Catherine) and Annie Dixon (Arley) all of Indiana. Step-Grandchildren: Aaron Burton, Kyle Burton, Kendra Burton, Lance Nicholas, Shelby Nicholas, Kaycie Nicholas, Camden Cox, Ashton Cox, James Cox, Tristen Verseman and Haylee Verseman and Step Great Grandson Jaylen Delmer Amos Shofner all of Indiana. Sisters and Brothers: Lucille (Lucy) Price (Fred) of Velva ND, Kathleen (Kat) Velva ND, Danny Houim Tioga ND and Karen Kittleson (Curt) Velva ND.

DJ was preceded in death by his parents and sister Sherry Schuyler.