Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Howell, Richard Newell July 29, 2018
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Sat. August 11, 2018

RICHARD NEWELL HOWELL, 82
Richard Newell Howell, of Portland, age 82, passed away on July 29, 2018 from
injuries suffered in a fall.

He was born on October 4, 1935 in Wabash, IN. the son of Vear and Hazel Howell.
Richard is a charter member of  St. Andrew's Lutheran Church. Richard is a retired professor
from Lansing Community College, was a member of the Michigan Naval Commanders (former 
Commander in Chief), and the American Legion. He served in the U.S. Army (1958) and
the Army reserve until 1964. He loved his family, the cottage at Canadian lakes,
golfing, fishing, watching Michigan and Detroit Lions football. Richard was preceded in death 
by his parents and his brothers, Lester, Harold, and Warren Howell. On July 20, 1963 he married
Marie (Schluckebier) Howell and she survives him; son, Gary Howell; daughter, Theresa
Howell (Mike) Durfee; grandsons, Matthew and Brian Durfee; sister-in-law, Virginia Howell;
many nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be conducted by Pastor Ed Filter at 11 a.m. Friday, August
17, 2018, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 8867 Kent St.,Portland. Interment will follow at
Danby Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the VFW Post #4090. The family will
receive friends 4-8 p.m. Thursday, August 16, 2018, at the Lehman funeral homes, 210 E.
Bridge St., Portland and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial
contributions may be made to Ogemaw Hills free methodist Church Bible Quizzers,, 3480 W. M-76., 
PO box 156, West Branch, Mi 48661 or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may
be made at lehmanfuneralhomes.com

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