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Ronald D. Howard

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[September 09, 2024]  ELKHART - Ronald D. Howard, 78, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Villas Senior Care in Sherman.

Service:  Celebration of life to be held October 5th - details not provided

Funeral home: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln   

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Ronald D. Howard, 78, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Villas Senior Care in Sherman.

Ronald was born on May 2, 1946, in St. Joseph, MO, the son of Alvin Neal and Lois Jean (Wales) Howard.

Ronald is survived by his children, Kelly (Tom) Fortner, Jackie (Mark) Morrison, Ron L. (Stephanie) Howard, Trevor Howard, and Billy (Marcia) Howard; fifteen grandchildren; and his eleven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Larry Howard, Patty (Mike) Taylor, Duane (Kathy) Howard, Billy (Karel) Howard, and Gina Peters; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Larry Michael Howard; and brother-in-law, Bob Peters.

 

Ronald was a truck driver for most of his life. He enjoyed semis and earned the nickname “Ram Rod and Driver”. When he wasn’t driving he liked to watch western shows and Nascar. During his younger years, Ronald spent time camping, boating, and water skiing. As he got older, Ronald spent time with family and friends; enjoying a nice cold one.

A private family burial will be held at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Williamsville on October 4, 2024. A celebration of Ronald’s life will take place on October 5th.

Cremation rites have been entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln.

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