Ron Eugene Howell

1948 - 2019

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Ronald Eugene Howell, 70, of rural Bluffton was Promoted to Glory on February 3, 2019, he passed at his home in the care of hospice. He was born on June 25, 1948 to the late Herbert and Edna (Cupples) Howell. He graduated from Cory-Rawson High School in 1966 and received his associate of Electronic Engineering in 1974 from Lima Technical College. He served in the US Navy from June 9, 1967 until June 14, 1971. He married Catherine Sue Finerd on Sept. 11, 1971 at the Salvation Army (Findlay, Ohio) and she survives. Also surviving are a son, Jason Eugene Howell of Ada; a daughter, Rosella Lynne Howell of Findlay; grandson, Dillon; and sister, Charlotte Ann (Ron) Brauneller of Rawson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Darrell Howell. Ron worked as an electrician at the Ford Engine Plant in Lima for over 30 years prior to his retirement on June 1, 2008. Ron was a member of the Salvation Army Church in Findlay. He was an amateur radio operator and enjoyed camping and trail riding with his wife and their Tennessee Walkers, Jack and Prince. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 8, 2019 at the Salvation Army, 301 Center Street, Findlay. Memorials can be directed to the Salvation Army, 301 Center Street, Findlay. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery where the Hancock County Veterans Memorial Squad will present full military rites. Online condolences can be shared by visiting coldrencrates.com.

Service Information

• Memorial Service:

  Friday, February 8th 2019 - 10:30 AM

• Service Location:

  Salvation Army Chapel [Map]
  301 Center St
  Findlay, Ohio 45840

• Final Resting Place:

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To : Ron Howell Family

Date :Monday, February 4th 2019

From : Pamela Marvin Lim

Jason and Family you all have my thoughts and prayers in the passing of your loved one. I have fond memories of meeting him when we were younger. Again you all have my thoughts and prayers as you go through these difficult times. May God help you as you go through this difficult Journey.

To : Cathy and Family

Date :Monday, February 4th 2019

From : Sue Frizzell

May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences. Love and prayers to you all. Sue Preston Frizzell

To : Cathy and Family

Date :Tuesday, February 5th 2019

From : Sandy Carey

May you feel our Saviors Peace and Comfort at this time! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

To : Howell Family

Date :Wednesday, February 6th 2019

From : Wayne Becky King

Howell Family- we are sending our deepest sympathy to you on the death of Ron. Wayne's grandparents lived across from Bertha. we also knew them because Becky graduated from CR. We know he will be missed
by many. You have our deepest condolences
Becky & Wayne King

To : Joy Joanne Jim Joan- Mom and Jim-Dad and family

Date :Friday, February 8th 2019

From : Dick and Greta Schrock

Dear family of our heart we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers and we love you very much.