Friday, May 18, 2012

Edmund M. Howard

Edmund Michael Howard, age 75, passed away Friday, May 18, 2012, at Wheaton Franciscan–All Saints Medical Center. Edmund was born in Chicago, IL, on June 12, 1936, the eldest son of the late Walter and Judith (Nee: Saladis) Howard.

During the Korean War Edmund proudly served with the United States Marine Corps stationed in Japan. He was honorably discharged on April 10, 1959. On February 27, 1960 he was united in marriage to Virginia D. Borowski, who preceded him in death on January 30, 1997.

He was employed as a journeyman electrician by AMC Chrysler for twenty-eight years, retiring in 1997. He will forever be remembered as the greatest father and friend that anyone could wish for. “God Bless you, Dad, and rest in peace.”

Survivors include his son, Thomas A. Howard; other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael Edmund Howard, June 24, 2011.

Private services with full military honors will be held at the Southern Wisconsin Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Town of Dover. Donations in remembrance of Edmund may be made to U.S. Veteran’s charities or to the Catholic Church.

A very special thank you to Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints staff for their excellent care.

“Those we hold most dear 
never truly leave us…
They live on in the kindness
they showed, the comfort
 they shared, and the love
 they brought into our lives.” 
  -- Isabel Norton 

 MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
 803 Main St., Racine   (262) 634-7888

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