Carl R. Howard

Carl R. Howard, 93, of rural Macy, Indiana passed at 3:45 pm, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 at Hickory Creek of Rochester, Indiana Carl was born on Aug. 25, 1930 in Kosciusko County, Indiana to the late O. C. and Dora (Craft) Howard. He was a graduate of Rochester High School in 1948. He married on August 3, 1973 in Cave City, Illinois to Nancy Keele Reed, who preceded him in death on Jan. 31, 2012. Carl was a farmer and also worked for Sonoco Products Company of Akron, General Tire of Peru, which later became Gencore. He worked for the company for over 30 years. While working there he designed many tools and had a few patents. Carl was a lifetime member of the Eagles Lodge Aerie 852 and the Elks Lodge as well as a regular at the American Legion all of Rochester. Carl enjoyed farming with International tractors, golfing, and westerns. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and loved to talk sports. He was a poker and euchre player. He had card buddies that he played regularly with for many years. He loved getting together with family, especially at reunions and at the former Teel’s Restaurant of Mentone. He also liked ice cream and popcorn and recently he woke up and told Eddie “Can we go to Dairy Queen?”, but it was 2 o’clock in the morning. He is survived by his children Teresa Howard Friedman of Jasper, Rick Howard & wife Rebecca of Rochester, Tim Howard & wife Betty of Tippecanoe, Todd Howard & wife Deb of Rochester; step children Debra Hull and husband Marvin of Boise, Idaho, Eddie Reed of Macy, and Mike Reed of Nappanee. many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, and Great Great Grandchildren; brothers Harold Howard and Paul Howard both of Rochester; and several nieces and nephews. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, wife Nancy, a son Mike Howard, sisters Betty Miller, Finette Rudd, Thelma Rudd, and Eileen Davis, and a brother Junior Bailey. The funeral service will take place at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 at Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana. The interment will follow the service in the Athens Cemetery, Athens, Indiana next to his wife Nancy. Visitation hours will be held from 11 am to the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made in Carl’s memory to the Fulton County Animal Center 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester, Indiana 46975.

Carl R. Howard

August 25, 1930 - November 24, 2023