Richard E. Howe [1926-2009]
Richard E. Howe [1926-2009]
Noticed in Muskegon Chronicle on 4/29/2009
Mr. Richard E. Howe (Husband of Mary Ann) Norton Shores: Early Saturday morning, Richard Howe died. Preceding him, his son, David, parents, Edgar and Tillie, sister, Virginia Brown, brothers, Ned and Jim, brothers-in-law, Hugh Brown and Richmond Roberts, and grandson, Anthony Bacon. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; daughters, Lori (Jeff) Rohen and Mary Howe; step-children, Rosanne (Tony) Pace, Linda (Kevin) Bacon, Jaclyn Hitsman, John Anderegg, David (Melissa) Anderegg; and 13 beautiful grandchildren, as well as his ex-wife, Mackie Howe. Richard was born on September 11, 1926 and was raised in Grandville, MI. Following high school graduation, he joined the Navy and served his country honorably during the closing days of World War II. He returned to Michigan after the war and attended Michigan State University on the G.I. Bill. After graduation, he began his long career in the Michigan public schools, first teaching at the high school and elementary levels, then serving 25 years as an elementary principal. During that time, he earned graduate degrees from both Michigan State University and Western Michigan University. Richard loved children, admired teachers, and believed passionately in the public schools. He was an advocate for children-a true educator. In 1987, he retired from Mona Shores Public Schools and worked for a time for Western Michigan University as a Student Teacher Coordinator. The following years were devoted to volunteering in the Muskegon Heights Elementary Schools, playing tennis, reading, gardening and traveling with his wife, Mary Ann. He was a man with many interests-a kind, generous person with a brilliant intellect, and a wonderful sense of humor-a devoted husband, father and grandfather, and an excellent friend.
-4/29/2009-