FAST FACTS
* Born July 26, 1952 * Died February 8, 2005
* Loves: Cars, cooking/food, women
* Hates: Gossip, paperwork, cleaning
* Philosophy: Don't look back. (Live for today; look toward tomorrow.)
BEEN THERE, DONE THAT
* Baseball - won several trophies playing minor league pro baseball for Boyertown in the late 60's-early 70's
* Drag Racing - won numerous trophies at Maple Grove Raceway in the late 60's-early 70's
* Automotive Business - Established Art Houser's Rear End Service & High Performance Parts in 1973
* Built over 4000 rears per year * Also rebuilt transmissions and sold lots of used auto parts.
* Acquired an impressive inventory of American classic auto parts and cars
* Owned and operated the successful business until his death.
* Hunting & Fishing - when he needed fresh air...
THINGS TO DO TODAY
* If you've seen his Rearman shirt, you know what that is...
* Yvonne Keller met Art circa 1993, started dating Art in 1996, and remained with him until his death.
She also quit her job and closed her business to help manage his business from 1998 until his death.
GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
* Armed with talent, charm, hospitality, humor, and an irresistible smile, Art earned a permanent place in the hearts and minds of many locally, and even worldwide. He was a what-you-see-is-what-you-get man, and we liked what we saw.
* I am grateful to the hundreds of people who expressed condolences. Keep the memory alive.
The Rearman, carrying my camera bag as we attend the car show at Heisler's. Ah, I miss the Heisler's location. The Tamaqua Street Machines Association has a lot of great cars.
Thanks to Chuck Zeek, customer and friend, who cared enough to put a decal on his Pontiac. Keep making Art's famous pepper recipes, Chuck.