"Tama, Becky and family so very sorry for your loss. Your Dad and my Dad were good friends and I remember him throughout my growing up. I can just imagine the shenanigans they are causing up there. RIP Mr. Blomiley. "
In loving memory of
HOWARD T. BLOMILEY, Jr.
March 3, 1937 - November 17, 2021
Howard T. Blomiley, Jr., 84, of Marquette, passed away Wednesday evening, November 17, 2021, at his home.
He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1937 to the late Howard & Edna Mae Blomiley.
Howard moved to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin at an early age and graduated from the Sturgeon Bay School System and later from the University of Wisconsin System.
He served overseas with the United States Army. After being honorably discharged, he was employed with General Motors for over 30 years. He retired in 1995 and moved to Marquette to be near his family and the area he loved.
Howard is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary (Schoch) Blomiley, whom he married on April 22, 1961 in Stevens Point, WI; daughters, Tama (Ron) Ritari of Marquette and Becky (Steven) Hodgins of Marquette; grandchildren, Tom (Cassie) Lindberg, Ronald Ritari III, Daniel (Mary Jeanne) Chapman, Luke (Hayley) Chapman and Brooke Chapman; 6 great-grandchildren; a sister, Beth (Paul) Jacobson of Sturgeon Bay, WI; his beloved furry friend, Sailor Girl; and numerous nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Honoring Howard's wishes, a private graveside service will be held in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Canale-Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family where memories may be shared at canalefuneral.com
Tributes
"My condolences go outagoward?s family. I knew Howard very well. We fished on my boat a few times. He loved to B S with his friends. I haven?t seen him much prior. He?s going to be missed by many. So long my good friend I?ll be seeing you on the other end. You were a great guy. RIP my bud. Love ya"
"I met Howard back in the 80?s when I was managing Remillards bar. Our friendship started there and continued all these years. I would see him often in the lab. It was always a pleasure to chat about hunting and fishing. He would always bring me some of Ron?s awesome jerky and in return I would give him some of my venison bacon burger. Tamma he was really a special person. Take care. Dave Balbierz "
"I remember being out at deer camp with my Grandpa (Howard) and always having a good laugh. He was quite the character. One time we were eating salty beef jerky around an open fire when he accidentally dropped his. He reached for and picked up what he thought was his jerky and began eating it. He then commented on how ?chewy? it was when we all realized he was, in fact, chewing on a stick! ?- Tom Lindberg "
"I remember Howard mostly from back in the 80's. He worked for GMAC and visited the two Chevrolet stores in Negaunee and Marquette I was employed at.. Always professional and friendly. A very nice man. Jon Christianson"