John Howard Jr.

John was born on October 31, 1931 to Ethel Callahan and John Howard Sr.

He married his beloved wife of 67 years, Barbara Rader.

John served in the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany.

He enjoyed woodworking, building things in his garage, as well as gardening.

John will be deeply missed by his wife Barbara Howard; Daughter Debbie (Dan) Wyatt; Son Dennis (Toni) Howard; Grandchildren Stephanie (Glen) Nicely, Chris (Raeanne) Wyatt, Aaron Ringeisen, Peyton (Jaguar) Harjo, DJ Howard, and Dawson Howard; One Great-Grandson; sisters Doris Webb and Geraldine Sizemore; and son-in-law Darrell Ringeisen.

John was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Johnna Ringeisen; brother Russell Howard; and sisters Louise Ely and Janavee Howard.

Visitation will be held between 11AM and 1PM on Thursday, December 2, 2021, with the funeral service to follow at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 2565 Princeton Rd. Hamilton, OH 45011. Burial will take place at Rose Hill Burial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Ohio at 7625 Camargo Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45243.