Robert graduated from the University of Pittsburg. He then worked in the trucking industry in Uniontown and Pittsburg, PA., Rochester, NY and Boardman, OH. He then moved to Annandale, VA. retiring from the federal government, Department of Agriculture. Robert was an avid outdoorsman and a Scoutmaster for Troop 1124.
He is predeceased by his wife, Mary Kufta Howard, of 46 years. Survivors include their children William Howard, Katherine McMinn and John Robert Howard; one sister, Sr. Therese Howard M.D.; and grandchildren Steven Howard, Travis Howard, Matthew McMinn, Megan McMinn, Virginia Howard, Henry Howard and George Howard.
Family will recieve friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. A funeral mass will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church on Wednesday, September 12 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church’s building fund, 9149
Ely’s Ford Rd. Fredericksburg, VA. 22407.
Online condolences may be sent to mullinsthompsonfredericksburg.com
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