BORN

1929

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Ballhorn Chapels Funeral & Cremation Care Center

1201 N 8th Street

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Howard Den Boer Obituary

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Howard J. Den Boer, 84, of Sheboygan, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center.
Howie was born January 12, 1929 in Sheboygan to Frank and Dena (Leys) Den Boer.
He attended local Sheboygan schools, and graduated from North High School, Class of 1946.
On May 13, 1961 Howard and Janice Marver were united in marriage at First Christian Reformed Church.
Howard served his country in the United States Marine Corps for four years, stationed overseas in northern China and Hawaii.
He was employed at Wisconsin Bell Inc. for 33 years, retiring in 1989.
Howie was an avid race pigeon flyer, he enjoyed woodworking, gardening and landscaping. He was often seen walking the streets of Sheboygan. He enjoyed his daily rides by the lake. He loved watching sports, in particular the Wisconsin Badger Basketball team. Howard had a story for every situation and was an animated storyteller.
In addition to his wife, Janice, Howard is survived by his son, Thomas Den Boer of Janesville, WI; daughters, Karen (Dave) Rauwerdink of Fort Collins, CO, Lisa (James) Dergantz of Sheboygan; grandchildren, Johnathan Dergantz, Melissa, Laura and Natalie Rauwerdink; brothers, Jerome Den Boer of Sheboygan, Gordon Den Boer of Chicago, IL; and sister, Betty (Carl) De Blaey of Oostburg, WI.
In accordance with Howie's wishes, no services will be held.
Howard will always be remembered as a wonderful husband, father and grandpa.

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April 9, 2013

Jayme Harper

Friends of Karen and Dave here in Fort Collins, wanted to extend our condolences to the entire family. Thinking of you all.

April 9, 2013

Jerry Frank

Hi Jan, Barbara and I were in New York for the past week and just now have learned of Howie's passing. He was so fortunate to have your care and love during his dibilitating illness. We do understand what you have gone through as we both had spouses who suffered much pain and passed away. I so enjoyed working with Howie at Wisconsin Telephone Co. for so many years. He was a pleasure to work with. May God bless you and your family and may Howie now rest in peace with no more pain. Jerry Frank and Barb Progar.

April 8, 2013

Jen Gross

Lisa and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your dad. We are all thinking about you guys at work. May the good memories that you have of him live on in your hearts forever. Let me know if I can be of any help. You have our sympathy.

April 8, 2013

Jan Gebhard

So sorry to hear about Howard's passing. I will always think of him when planting garlic - he got me started. My sympathy to Jan, Lisa and the rest of your family.

April 7, 2013

Janice we are so sorry to hear about Howard. You & your family have our sympathy. May God give you strength & comfort during your time of sorrow.
Don & Irene (Kruis) Schmitt

April 7, 2013

We did not know Howard, but after hearing that his wife took care of him for 25 years, we are very impressed with his wife, Jan!! Our condolences to Jan, & his daughter Karen, & the rest of his family! Karen & Jim Raffel

April 7, 2013

Tim Eigenberger

So sorry to read of Howie's passing. I enjoyed many conversations with Howie over the years in my barber chair. One of the nicest guys ever.

April 7, 2013

Janice and Family
So sorry for your loss. Lorna Schmidt

April 5, 2013

Julie Wentz

Hi,
I am so sorry that I failed to mention ALL Family and Friends of Howie's. Sigh.
My sympathies and love to you ALL. :)
Hugs, Julie

April 5, 2013

Julie Wentz

Dear Jan, Tom, Karen and Lisa,
We are sorry to hear that Howie has passed. I believe that we are eternal beings and that we will all be together again. And that our loved ones who have passed come and visit us cuz they love, care about us, and can! :)
We love you all. :) You have always been in my thoughts and prayers.
BIG, tight, longggggggg hug,
Julie (Wehmeyer), Rick and Sarah Wentz and Lois Wehmeyer

April 4, 2013

To Tommy and family,
I'm sending my love and prayers for peace in your heart as you say "good-bye for now" to your Dad.

Katie Roellig

April 4, 2013

Jan and family, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry to hear of your loss.

Randy and Rene' Post and family

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