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Howard Wyrsch Obituary
January 22, 1928 - May 16, 2014
Howie passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born in San Francisco and attended St. James School. He retired from DiSalvo Trucking.
His favorite pastime was handball. He played throughout his life at the SF South End Rowing Club and the San Mateo Elks. His joys included playing and watching handball with his sons and making fun of almost everybody else. He was a national handball champ and was inducted into the Handball Hall of Fame in 1986.
Howie was loved and survived by his wife Pat, beloved sister Barbara Stavrio-Taylor, daughter Noreen Argenal, sons; Howard Jr., Billy and wife Mary, David and Mila, beloved grandchildren; Anya Montoya, Gus Argenal and wife Hannah, Justin Argenal and wife Suzanne, and Haley Wyrsch. He was the proud Great Grandfather to Bo and Ace Argenal.
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Memories and Condolences
for Howard Wyrsch
May 13, 2020
May he rest in Peace! And maya all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace!
May 26, 2014
Our condolences to all the family members. Ron and I have wonderful memories of Howard and famuly. We fell veryclose to him and the family.
Ron and Gloria Neumann
May 25, 2014
one of a kind, great player, great guy, and a great sense of humor, will never forget you, jay danzig
Royanna Gazlay
May 25, 2014
Pat & Family,
So sorry to hear about Howie's passing. I shared a lot of laughs with you and Howie years ago, and yes, I do believe I was one of those that he made fun of. He was truly one of a kind. So glad he got to spend time with his grandchildren. God Bless You.
May 25, 2014
I prayed the mass for Howie this morning. May he rest in peace!
Father Harry
(I think I baptized one of his grandkids)
Bob & Mary Moser
May 23, 2014
Dear Pat & Family,
We were sadden to hear of Howie's death. Just remember that death leaves a sorrow that no one can heal but love leaves memory's that no one can steal.
May 23, 2014
My father always bragged about Howie's handball prowess. I always enjoyed his good humor. My condolences to his family and especially to my old friend Barbara. Donna Reynolds
The Danforths
May 21, 2014
Our condolences to the family.
Phil Aissa
May 20, 2014
My deepest condolences. My sympathy is with Pat and all of you. I wish that his soul rest in peace and Lord bestow the whole family with the strength to move on.
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