Kenneth W. Howe

Kenneth W. Howe, husband, son, father and grandfather passed away on January 28, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region after a brief illness at the age of 73. He was born on July 30, 1944 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Clarence and Margaret (Petrie). Kenneth graduated from Buena Vista High school in 1962 and joined the Air Force in 1963. He married the former Kay Deary in November 2, 1984. He started his career at General Motors in 1968 and worked until his retirement in 1998. He enjoyed bowling, camping, and playing softball.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Kay; children, Robert (Elizabeth) Howe, Kenneth (Holly) Howe and Lori (Alan) Evans; grandchildren, Rishelle, Caleigh, Brooklynn, Breanna, Collin, Spencer, Corey and Troy; great grandchildren, Mason, Grant, Aurora and Luella; brothers, George (Sharon) Howe and Ronald Howe; step mother, Laurel Buccholz; half-brothers, Mike (Margaret) Leckrone, Charles Leckrone and Scott (Barb) Leckrone; half-sister, Lynette Johnson; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Lee and Sharon Deary; many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his step-daughter, Celeaste Martinez.
Per Ken's wishes cremation has taken place and private family services have been held. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to make a memorial contribution to the wishes of the family. For online condolences www.GephartFuneralHome.com