Howard is survived by three sons: Robert and Deborah of Coldwater, Ohio, Raymond and Charlene of Lumby, and William, also of Lumby; seven daughters: Joan and Len Foisy, Jean & Alan Goettemoeller of Lumby, June and Andrew Phannschmidt of Vernon, Susan Major, Mary and Mike Mulholland, Ann and Bill Verhage, all of Lumby, Sally and Mike Schmackers of Coldwater, Ohio; 56 grandchildren; 51 great grandchildren; two daughters-in-law, Lillian Huwer of Lumby and Shona Hanson of Creston, numerous nieces and nephews. Howard was predeceased by his wife, Irene, in 2001 and by his sons, Thomas and Joseph, in 2010.
Services for Howard will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lumby. Prayers will be recited on Wednesday, July 8th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 9th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Father Vincent, Celebrant. A reception will follow in the church hall.