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Howard Zweifel, 89, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015, at his home.
Howard was born June 1, 1925, in Rollersville, Ohio to Ernest and Bertha Zweifel. He was a proud and patriotic veteran who served in the Navy on the USS Raton Submarine during WWII. Howard was an extraordinary man who had a lifelong effect on all who he met. He was kind and loving and lived his life by the golden rule. He loved to tell stories about his life and always had a way of putting his humorous spin on a story. He loved music and in his earlier years played the guitar and enjoyed serenading his wife and children.
Howard was employed as a Mechanical Engineer for most of his life and enjoyed working outdoors, golfing, playing pool and was a member of the Sylvania Moose Lodge and the American Legion Diehn Post.
Howard is survived by his wife, Wilma (Archambo); his daughters, Kathleen Barta and Holly Noonan (Chuck); his son, Dan Zweifel; his grandchildren, Dana Royse, Alisha (Mark) Luvass, Chris Beebe, Jacqueline (Glen) Noonan, Casey (Amber) Noonan, Dan (Amy) Zweifel, Sam (Holly) Zweifel, Kylie Zweifel, Chloe Zweifel, and 7 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Marcine Bloom; sister-in-law, Violet Zweifel; brothers-in-law, Murland Archambo and Walter Wilson.
Friends may call at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St., Sylvania, Wednesday, January 28, 2015, from 4-9 p.m. A celebration of his life will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, January 29 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Toledo Memorial Park in Sylvania, Ohio. Those wishing to send Howard's family a condolence may do so at:
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Memories and Condolences
for Howard Zweifel
January 29, 2015
I am so sorry to just learn of Howard's passing, it just seams like yesterday we were dancing at our wedding. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Todd & Dawnmarie Smitley
Steven Kidd
January 29, 2015
Dear Mrs Zweifel,Dan and family. My sympathy to you for your loss. Howard was a good friend to my Mom and Tom. I appreciate him looking out for my Moms house, while they were in Florida. I thank Howard and Wilma for being great friends to my Mom. Mom wishes she could have been here at this difficult time, and she sends her love. I will allways remember Howard sitting in Moms living room telling stories. Rest in peace Howard. Sincerely Steven Kidd
Bob Reinisch
January 29, 2015
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (On USSVI), we offer our sincere condolences to Marcine and all of the Zweifel family and friends in your loss and sorrow. May God whisper peace into your hearts and comfort and heal them. We are grateful for Howard's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our “Brother of the Dolphin” … "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country." -- Chaplain Bob Reinisch, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Lisa Ramm
January 28, 2015
Your are all in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Thomas Brown
January 27, 2015
Sailor, Rest your oars. Best of wishes to family. Thomas Brown member USSVI Toledo base.
Jimmie & Mary Jaane Puthoff
January 27, 2015
Wilma, Kathy, Holly and Danny,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. He will be missed by all
Gary Youssef
January 27, 2015
Holly and Zweifel Family,
Please accept our deepest heartfelt sympathy for the passing of your beloved Howard (Dad)
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Nick Nichols
January 27, 2015
To the Zweifel Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Howard's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Howard will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin”, a member of our Greatest Generation, and a great Patriot.
Howard Zweifel
US Navy WWII Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain
paula sheppard
January 27, 2015
Kathy,Holly an Danny, I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad, each of you are in my daily prayers. All my love paula
January 27, 2015
Holly,Danny,an Kathy..our love an prayers are with each of you,we are so very sorry for the loss of your dad. Paula an John S.
paula sheppard
January 27, 2015
Aunt Sis and family,may your hearts soon be filled with all the great memories and the wonderful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. We hope the love of friends and family will carry you through your grief. God bless you, John an Paula, Karl an Della
David Martin
January 27, 2015
Dan and family. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. Regards, Dave M.
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