Photo courtesy of Markwell Funeral Home - Casey
Apr 30, 1950 - Aug 5, 2018
Hi Jody -
My mom is out to visit my wife and I in New Jersey this weekend and mentioned that Rube had passed away. At most I probably no more than saw him on occasion many years ago, but wanted to express my condolences to you and your family.
Best wishes...Roger Hayden
Roger Hayden
October 04, 2018 | Westfield, NJ
Jody, Kristi, Barry & Lindsay:
Expressing my deepest sympathies of the loss of Rube. He was one of the first people who I got to know, as he was a "regular" morning customer at Arndt's. I kind of don't forget those first Casey people I got to know, as well as, their personalities!
Arndt's was the first place I worked when I moved to Casey which was a good way for me to get to know people. Rube came in frequently to chat with Bernie and I was usually in earshot of their...
Martha (Blome) Day
August 16, 2018 | Carmel, IN | Acquaintance
To Jody, Kristi, Barry, and Lindsay, I just got back from vacationing from the first of August to find out that Rube had passed. I saw him at Sam's in Terre Haute IN earlier this year and it seemed as time had stood still for us as to who we were and would always be. He was one of a breed that is quickly vanishing. Loyal to a fault and true to what he believed to be right. I value every minute I ever spent in his presence. I have always revered a sense of humor I hope he shared with...
Bill Wyman
August 13, 2018 | West Union, IL | Friend
Jody; Or condolences. Been lot of years, but know you and Rub had a good life. Sorry for ya'lls lose.
The McBrides
W. C. McBride
August 09, 2018 | Benton, AR | Friend
My heart felt condolences to the family of Rube Howe. May God bring you hope during this hard time. The greater the love in life; the deeper the pain in loss.
Stuart Powell
August 08, 2018 | Terre Haute, IN | Friend
I thought the world of Rube and I know his family was blessed to have such a loving and giving husband, father and grandpa. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Brenda Summerville
August 08, 2018 | Chatham, IL | Friend
Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all the family.
Shorty & Vickie
Shorty Logue
August 08, 2018 | Casey, IL | Friend
My sympathies to the family. I was blessed to connect with Rube a few years ago at a Lewis reunion.
kay flesner
August 08, 2018 | Family
Thoughts and prayers lifted up to a wonderful family for peace and healing.
Anna Shlachter
August 08, 2018 | Gurnee, IL
Raymond “Rube” Howe, 68, of Casey, IL, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2018 at home with his family. Rube – the youngest of six children – was born on April 30, 1950 in Martinsville to Harold Alva Howe and Gladys Ann (Lewis) Howe.
After graduating from Martinsville High School, Rube attended Lake Land College and developed his trade skills. He enjoyed working with his hands and could fix just about anything on a car or around the house. He expressed his creativity through various welding projects and took satisfaction in a job well done. Rube worked most of his life in agriculture – as a farm manager, and in later years, as a seed sales manager. He enjoyed the work, but he also enjoyed the farming community and the good friends he found there.
Rube married the love of his life, Jo Anne (Sloan) Howe, on June 2, 1974, and four years later, they began their journey as parents to Kristi, Barry, and Lindsay. Rube was a fun-loving father and he enjoyed supporting his kids at ball games and matches, concerts and recitals. He loved family vacations to Florida and Louisiana, and in retirement, he loved travelling with his wife to beaches in Mexico and Central America. Rube was the proud grandfather of five grandsons, and before he passed, he learned that grandson number 6 is on the way.
Rube is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Jody; his children, Kristi Howe, Barry Howe (Kelli), and Lindsay Crain (Hethe); his grandchildren, Bryson Howe, Brody Howe, Brenden Howe, Brantley Howe, and Wyatt Crain; and his siblings, Vivian Fessenbeck, Joan Graham, Francis (Marianne) Howe, and Stanley (Mari) Howe.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Gladys Howe; his parents-in-law, George and Ruth Sloan; his sister, Lila Pindell; his brothers-in-law, John Sloan, Gail Fessenbeck, and Gil Grounds; and his niece, Sydney Sloan.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 8, 2018, from 4-7 p.m. at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. A private funeral will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2018. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lincolnland Hospice.
To view the full obituary, send condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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