Robert “Bob” J. Howe, 86, of Lyons passed away Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 at Aurora Memorial Hospital in Burlington. Robert was born in Lyons on April 14, 1933, to Edward and Cecelia (nee Eisenbart) Howe. He was a life-long resident of Lyons. He graduated from Burlington High School, and worked as a farmer for the majority of his life.
On May 11, 1957 at St. Francis Xavier in Brighton, Robert was united in marriage to Kathleen Meyers. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lyons. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and bird watching, but most of all enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Bob is survived by his wife, Kathy; children, Karen (Chris Lovendahl) Howe and Nancy (Michael) Ogas; grandchildren, Nisse Lovendahl, Klaus Lovendahl, Ari Lovendahl, Andrew Ogas, Evan Ogas and Margaret Ogas; sister, Mary Vanasse and brother-in-law, Jack Rowe. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Bill (Mary Lois) Howe, Jim Howe, Carol (Bob) May and Barb Rowe.
The family would like to thank the many people who have helped Bob and his family during his illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Bob will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 at noon at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lyons. Relatives and friends may visit with the family from 10 until 11:45 a.m. at the church.
Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home is serving the family. Well-wishers may visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.
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