Bryan Patrick Houlahan

Bryan Patrick Houlahan, 57, of Coggon, Iowa, died Sunday, June 1, 2025. A visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa.

Bryan was born on October 27, 1967, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to James Patrick Houlahan and Sandra Kay (Koppenhaver) Christensen. He graduated with the Class of 1986 from Springville High School. Bryan worked as a welder and mechanic for Iowa Welding & Suspension. He had a deep love for the outdoors and could often be found kayaking the Wapsi, camping, or hiking. He had a lifelong appreciation for trucks, whether it was talking about them or just admiring a well-built rig. Bryan was the kind of person you could always count on as the life of the party, but he was always ready to lend a helping hand. A devoted dog lover, he was rarely seen without his faithful companion, Mojo, by his side. More than anything, he treasured the time he spent with his friends and family.

Survivors include his daughter, Autumn (Josh) Petska; grandchildren, Blakely and Boone; siblings, Carmen Houlahan, Theresa (Kyle) Nosley, and Angie Houlahan; nieces and nephews, Felicia (Kaleb) Houlahan-Fink, Noah Nosley, Baylee, and Isabelle; and his beloved dog, Mojo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Houlahan and Sandra Christensen; son, Quinn; and nephew, Elijah “EJ” Mitchell.

Memorials may be directed to Bryan’s daughter, Autumn Petska, in care of Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3855 Katz Drive, Marion, Iowa 52302.