Austin Police Department Honor Guard

It is with great sadness we regret to inform you of the passing of former APD Range Master Robert “Bob” G. Housman.

Robert “Bob” G. Housman, Sr., age 86, of Spencer, South Dakota, passed away and is now reunited with his beloved wife, Karen A. Housman, who preceded him in death.

Bob proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1959 until his retirement in 1982, concluding his distinguished career as the Chief of Training at Lackland Air Force Base. His dedication to service continued after the military when he became a Floresville Police Officer. Soon after, he found the role that perfectly matched his lifelong passion: Range Master for the Austin Police Department. He served there for 20 years, often saying, “those were the best years of my life.” With his deep love of fi****ms and training, it truly was his dream job.

Bob was known for his warmth, humor, and the countless stories he loved to share. He had friends everywhere he went, and anyone who crossed his path was greeted with a smile, a handshake, and usually a tale worth remembering.

He leaves behind three children who adored him: Judy Netek (Don), Bobby Housman, and Jeannie Mutchler (Jason). He was a proud grandfather to seven grandchildren—Christine Netek, Kindall Divine (Ryan), Donny Netek, Justin Housman (Lauren), Scott Mutchler (Sarah), Kasye (Cody), and Amy (Brian)—and a great‑grandfather to twelve great‑grandchildren who brought him immense joy.

A memorial gathering will be held at the Austin Police Association Hall, 5817 Wilcab Rd., on February 14th at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to come as they are and share stories, memories, and moments that celebrate Bob’s life and the many people he touched.

Sergeant Michael L. King #4127 passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the age of 53 after medical complications. Sgt. King began his career with the department on June 28, 1999. He was commissioned on September 24, 1999. Sgt King began his career on Patrol in Southeast Austin and transferred up to Northwest evening shift a few years later. On October 1, 2003, he was promoted to the rank of Detective and promoted to Sergeant on November 4, 2012. Sgt King was assigned to the Violent Crimes Division - Crisis Intervention Unit where he was passionate about serving our mental health community.

He is survived by his four daughters Shelby, Raegan, Samantha, and Kylie King, his parents Samuel and Lesli King, sister Kasey and husband Jed Kennis, sister Karey and husband Cody Smith, along with many nieces and nephews.

Please continue to keep his family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate through this difficult time. If you would like to support the King family, contributions can be made through the Austin Police Benevolent Foundation.

Funeral services will be as follows:

Visitation / Funeral
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Great Hills Baptist Church
10500 Jollyville Rd
Austin, TX 78759

Visitation
Family 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Public 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Funeral Service
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

***Police Honors – Immediately following service in the church parking lot**

Internment – 1 p.m.
Cook Walden / Capital Park Cemetery
14501 N IH 35
Pflugerville, TX 78660

It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of Retired Senior Police Officer Steven Slavik. Steven began his career in law enforcement in 1991 with the Austin Police Department Hospital Police. In 1995 after the hospital was sold to Seton, Steven transferred to the Austin City Marshals office until October 2005 when it became a part of the Public Safety Emergency Management (PSEM). In January 2009, PSEM became a part of APD where Steven remained in Court Services until his retirement in 2016.

Visitation and Funeral with police honors are as follows:

Visitation:
Sunday May 18, 2025
4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Pennington Funeral Home
323 North Comanche Street
San Marcos, Texas 78666

Funeral Service:
Monday May 19, 2025
2 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
129 West Hutchison Street
San Marcos, Texas 78666

Police Honors following the funeral service.