Larry W. Howe
December 29, 1932 - May 08, 2021
Obituary
MADISON - Larry W. Howe, age 88, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on Dec. 29, 1932, in Madison, the son of Rodney and Pharol (Brinkhoff) Howe.
He married Marlene Kruger on Aug. 25, 1951, at Luther Memorial Church. Larry worked as a project manager for Mobile Glass, retiring at the age of 80. Mid-life he worked as an auctioneer for Public Television and private estates with his wife by his side.
Larry enjoyed gardening, feeding his yard animals, cooking, working crossword puzzles, keeping up with local affairs and watching the Green Bay Packers. He was an avid reader and liked history and following politics. Larry and Marlene enjoyed going to the American Players Theatre to watch Shakespeare plays and to HoChunk casino where they made lasting friendships. They cherished family holiday dinners with their children and grandchildren, as well as their traditional July 4th celebration. Larry also looked forward to bi-weekly breakfasts with his high school classmates. He was loved for his quick wit, keen intellect, colorful sense of style, and many hats.
Larry is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Marie (Ray Muller) Howe; daughter-in-law, Diane Howe; two grandchildren, Benjamin Howe and Ryan (Kayla) Howe; two great-grandchildren, Autumn Howe and Kamaria Howe; two brothers, Dennis (Judy) Howe and Ronald (Yan) Howe; and sister, Jean (Larry) Gladem. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marlene; daughter, Kristine Lee Howe; and son, Larry Daniel "Dan" Howe.
Private family services will be held. A Celebration of Larry’s life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Michael Howe
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Larry was a one-of-a-kind member of the Howe Family, one of 26 grandchildren of James and Edith (née Chase) Howe. Our reunions were always all the more wonderful for Larry's part of them, and he will be much missed.
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Suzanne Thorson
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Kathy and Ray, Both of you were such loving and dedicated caregivers for your father. You went above and beyond any expectations as a daughter and son-in-law spending so much time with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this season of grief.
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Cathy Telstad
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Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Prayers and hugs sent Cathy Telstad A Sherman School Classmate
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Helen Falch
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Larry loved watching the birds year around and had wonderful feeders outside his home's windows. Many he constructed himself Took pride in his yard and flowers. Helen and Dick Falch
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Melanie Zimmer
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Kathy and family, we're thinking of you in your sorrow. Your dad was one in a million and one of my dad's favorite cousins. We loved Larry's joy and wit. May he now rest in peace with your beloved mom. John and Melanie (Howe) Zimmer
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Ruth Hellenbrand
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Larry loved to come to Bingo at NewBridge Madison. He would dress in a theme for holidays or bring a joke. He always sat with the same table of ladies and treated them with such respect and kindness. Larry's smile and positive attitude will be missed here!