Howie was born in North Freedom, during a St. Nicholas day snow storm on December 6, 1926, and lived a life rooted in family. From an early age, he learned the value of hard work and devotion to family by taking on various jobs to help support the family. After an early Baraboo High School graduation at age 17, he enlisted in the United States Navy.
A proud veteran of World War II, he served honorably stationed in the Pacific theater. Upon returning, he relocated to Milwaukee and met Dolores Banaszak on a blind date. They were married and shared a lifetime of love for over 70 years.
Howie was a master printer and established Lange Printing Company and operated the business for over 50 years with his son, Thomas.
Howie had many hobbies but mostly loved family gatherings, music, and everything outdoors. He held leadership roles as a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus and with the Kiwanis Club of Menomonee Falls.
Preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Lange (Banaszak); sister, Alice Zindler (Lange); son-in-law, Timothy Tully; and granddaughter, Katherine "Katie" Ball. Survived by his children, Nancy (Lee) Ball, Patricia Tully, Mary (Steven) Kraemer, Thomas (Gina) Lange; niece and nephew, Laura and Randy Zindler; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
We celebrated his life with a Mass of Christian burial Friday, Nov. 6, 11 a.m. with visitation prior, 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 331 Main Street, Kewaskum.
