Message from Betty

I am so sorry for your loss. May the words of our loving heavenly Father bring your family comfort and strength during this most difficult time as He promises to bring our loved ones back to life in a perfect world where there will be no more suffering or death (John 5:28-29 & Revelation 21:4).

A candle was lit by Becky Ballenger & Joyce Perri XO (Matthew 5:4) on September 3, 2017 8:57 AM

Message from Marsh and Lauris Turck

You have our deepest sympathy. We will keep you and the girls and their families in our thoughts and prayers. Buz shared with us at Dad's memorial service his special memories of our dad sending him post cards from the Korean War when he was a young man. It was a piece of family history we did not know and were so happy he shared it with us.

A candle was lit by Eric and Leah Finke and family on September 2, 2017 4:27 PM

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We are deeply saddened by the news of your loss of Mr. Howard. He was a great teacher and role model for us growing up. His passion for helping kids further inspired my desire to become an educator and make a difference in the lives of children. We pray that God will grant you the strength. Our most sincere condolences.

A candle was lit by Eric and Leah's Finke and family on September 2, 2017 4:21 PM

Message from Judy Hollman Wilcox

Hello Cheryl & family, I extend my deepest sympathy to you. Buz was such a wonderful person. He was such a good friend to my brother Terry. I have fond memories of their friendship as young boys. I remember the one summer Buz went on a camping trip with our family to Michigan. We had such a fun time! I know he & Terry had a great friendship. I tried to visit Buz last May, but he was not home. I was sad I missed him. I did receive one of his books & have so enjoyed it. He has touched many, many lives & will be greatly missed. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Message from Walden309@aol.com

I was sad to learn of the death of my high school class mate, Buzz Howard.
I knew him best as someone who was a lot of fun; also smart, energetic, and conscientious. He was a class act. It didn't surprise me that he chose to teach, to write, or to serve the community. Students, words, and people were his values. He left the campfire better than he found it, and we all appreciate him. Barbara Buchanan
Schellhardt, Memorial High School, class of 1961.

Message from Smith Family

Sympathies go out to the Howard family. Our sons n their friends had Mr. Howard in high school and he was always one of their favorites. God Bless and Keep.

A candle was lit by Rod Kruse on August 28, 2017 10:38 PM

Message from Jim Coons

The Coons family is saddened to know about Mr. Howard passing. Jimmy and Robbie were his students, Mary and Jim knew him as an author. St. Marys is a great place because of him.

Expression of Sympathy

A THE COLOR OF MEMORIES TABLE ARRANGEMENT was ordered on August 28, 2017

Message from Don and Anne Storey

Cheryl,
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We are saddened by Buz's passing. We have enjoyed many happy times together in many different places with our St. Marys Conferences, and will cherish our memories of him. Our thoughts are with you. From Canada With Love

Message from cheryl

he was looking forward to the upcoming St. Marys conference, and hated missing the few past years with his failing health. We have always cherished the friends we have made through these conferences. I plan to continue to come to them. thank you for your continued friendship, Anne and Don.

Message from Bob King

Cheryl and family,

Buzz and I played tennis together starting in the late 1970s. He was a wonderful friend and will be missed by many. You have my most sincere sympathies.

Bob King
Springboro OH

Message from Bill and CeCe Muckenthaler

We are sorry to here of Buz passing and we will keep him in our prayers.

Message from Patricia Basinger

My sympathy to, my cousin, Buz's immediate and extended family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Message from Vaughn family

Family of Robert please accept my deepest condolences. May God's promises found at Acts 24:15 and Psalms 37:29 bring you comfort during this difficult time.

Message from Dave Ross

I knew Buz through his interest in St, Marys Memorial HS athletics. We got together about ten years ago when he needed some info on his school's football series with Sidney. I'm glad I got to know him even briefly. My best to his family. He was a great Roughrider.

Message from Mike Dzalamanow

Prayers for the Howard Family. Mr. "Biz" Howard was a true man of his word. He had influenced the lives of so many. His love for family, education, friends, his school, and town will always be remembered.

Message from Kelly Byer

My sympathy to Mr. Howard's family and friends. He was one of my favorite teachers and helped steer me toward a writing career. I'm sure I'm just one of many people he's inspired over the years. Thank you, Mr. Howard.

- MHS class of 2007 -

Message from cheryl

How wondefrul that he had an influence on your writing career. He would have liked that.

Message from Roxann (Roxy) salvage Sorah

Condolences and prayers to you, Cheryl, and the family. Buz will be missed and remembered by so many! So much good is associated with his name. Such a nice man and schoolmate!
-Roxy Salvage Sorah

A candle was lit by Roxann Salvage Sorah on August 25, 2017 3:33 PM

Message from Anita Martin Iliff

The whole family have my sympathy - Buz will be missed and will leave a void but will be remembered by many. Cherish the many memories. I have no words for your loss, just prayers.

Message from Kurt Kuffner

To the family of Mr. Buz Howard. Please accept Donna and my sincere sympathy for the loss of wonderful man who touched so many lives in our community.

Mr. Howard knew that research showed that reading for enjoyment has a direct impact on both academic achievement and quality of life. Mr. Howard had a special way of convincing 16-18 year old students in his class to get excited about reading. Before being a student in his class some 42 years ago, I only read what was required of me...certainly nothing more. I was not interested at all in reading for pleasure. Mr. Howard changed all that for me when I became a student of his. Thanks to Mr. Howard, I am a “pleasure reader” and have read, without a doubt, hundreds of biographies and historical books...yes, just for the enjoyment. Thank you sir!

May Mr. Howard forever rest in peace in the presence of our Lord.

Kurt Kuffner – St. Marys Memorial High School Class of 1976

Message from cheryl

Buz would have been delighted to know that he had an influence in your love of reading. Thank you for sharing this.

Message from Jim and Judy Waesch

You and your family have our very deepest sympathy. Buzz was a very special person to everyone in our community. Thoughts and prayers to you and your lovely family.

Message from Don and Suzy Deitsch

Was said saddened to hear of your lost. We have been carrying Buzz in our prayers. We will continue for you and the girls. I do expect however that Tommy is celebrating his father's homecoming. Our love is sent for all.

Message from Jackie Brown Sims

Dear Cheryl and girls - so very sorry to hear about Buz. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.

Message from Dick (Nero) Neqrragrder

Buz was one of my dearest friends in high school and after. I was glad my wife and I got to visit with him and Cheryl in May of this year. We had a great time going over the many memories we shared. My condolence to Cheryl and their children.

Message from cheryl

Buz always cherished your friendship, Nero! We were so happy to see you recently.

Message from Heather Wiehe Helmstetter

Thoughts and prayers to Mr. Howard's family. He will always be one of my favorite teachers!!

A candle was lit by Cynthia Cornell Briggs on August 24, 2017 6:40 PM

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My Dad Clayton Cornell was good friends with Mr. Howard. He was my teacher for English as well as Senior classics. He was a lovely person and always encouraged you to read and use proper grammar. Liked to tease him by saying "ain't got no". Thinking of him makes you smile. My heartfelt prayers are with you at this time.

Message from Patricia A (Youngs) Slone

My sympathy to Buz"s family. Thoughts and prayers going up for you all.

A candle was lit by Cynthia (Cornell) and Mark Briggs on August 24, 2017 6:34 PM

A candle was lit by Patricia A & Kermit Slone on August 24, 2017 6:32 PM