Chad E. Houle, 42, of Grand Forks, ND died Friday, September 27, 2013 at his girlfriends Lisa Smith's residence in East Grand Forks, MN Chad Edward Houle was born on October 29, 1970 in Grand Forks, ND the son of Edward Houle and Burnadette Desjarlais- Samuelson . He grew up and attended school in Grand Forks. Chad especially enjoyed spending quality time having fun with his family and friends. He is survived by his mother, Burnadette Desjarlais- Samuelson and step-father, Roger Samuelson, Grand Forks; sister, Lorraine (Houle) Toom and her husband Michael Toom with her three children of Swisher, Iowa. Also survived by his children Cassondra Houle and her two children Myrakel and Jayme , Natosha Houle and her fiancé Brandon Enno, Auston Houle, Lukes Houle and Landon Houle all of Grand Forks, ND. Along with many other extended family members and friends Preceded in death by: his father Edward Houle; son, Chad Houle jr. and grandson Braxton Enno . Funeral services will be Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 2:30PM in Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 South 42nd St., Grand Forks. Visitation will be for the hour before the service in the funeral home. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Grand Forks.