Of Mequon. Passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2015 at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband for 60 years of the late Joanne H. Howell. Dear father of John (Jill) Howell of Lenexa KS and Jean (John) Biehl of Eden Prairie MN. Proud grandfather of Meredith, Melissa, Anne and David. Brother of Robert Howell. Further survived by other relatives and friends.   

Friends may greet the family at the funeral home on SATURDAY, APRIL 18 from 4 – 6 PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Lawlis Family Hospice at Columbia-St. Mary’s Hospital in Mequon would be deeply appreciated.   

Joe proudly served his country in the US Navy in WWII.