Howard was a great story teller. He often talked about growing up on the farm, milking cows and driving tractors. After his chores were done, he spent time as a tap and ballet dancer. He and his dance partner would perform recitals around town. Once entering High School his talent for sports shined on the football field, track team and his biggest passion as a wrestler. He also found his first and only love, his wife Maxine. They dated throughout high school and college and were married on June 14, 1964. Making his home St. Louis, they built a house and raised their daughter Anne. They were both very involved in their church; both at Village Lutheran in Ladue and St. Paul's Lutheran in Des Peres. Howard served in many positions and always stepped in to help when needed. His love for sports continued throughout his life by following the Iowa State Wrestling team and the St. Louis Cardinals. He could never have enough red shirts to cheer on his teams. After retirement Howard and Maxine spent time traveling the world. He continued solving problems with his spread sheets, completing puzzles, planning trips, building model airplanes, cooking and working in his wood shop building jewelry boxes. Howard and Maxine also spent much of their time with their only granddaughter Clare. Teaching and showing her all he could about what he learned in life. Howard was truly "one of a kind". He loved challenges and would stick with them until they were solved. He was always there with a smile, a joke or a hug. His spunk and passion will be greatly missed.