s and shows. He was also a member of Zumbro Lutheran Church, since 1955, and the Eagles. He was a Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings and NASCAR fan. He also volunteered at Folwell Elementary School. Howard cherished the time spent with his family during the summer fishing trips at Hay Lake Lodge. It was the only time one would see him sporting "shorts". He was an extremely proud grandpa and cheerleader of his grandchildren. Howard is survived by his wife, Alice of Rochester, MN; daughter, Elizabeth (Mark) Ellson of St. Charles, MN; son, Carl Riess of Renton, WA; seven grandchildren, Amanda (Leif) Madsen, Emily Ellson, Alissa, Erik, Ryan, Parker and Edward Riess; great granddaughter, Brenna Madsen. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; siblings, Ardyth, Mike Paulios, Mary Zotalis, Gaylen and Eugene Riess. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Zumbro Lutheran Church 624 3rd Ave. SW, Rochester, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Private family interment will be held at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester. To share a special condolence or message please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN 55901