Photo courtesy of Lentz Funeral Home - West Bend
Jul 21, 1924 - Jan 24, 2017
Our sincere sympathy to all family and friends of Howard.
We thank God for His faith in Jesus Christ evident in his faithful use of the Word of God and the Lord's Supper.
May God's Peace be yours!
Pastor Henry and Evelyn Friedrich
January 27, 2017 | Algona, IA
I always respected Howard for his basic kindness and the example he set for those around him. We moved in across the block from Howard and Eunice when I was in high school, and they were a couple I couldn't help but respect. When I started farming, Howard became my "tire guy", repairing and replacing tires on all types and sizes of equipment. I always appreciated his honesty, competence, and the even keel of his personality. We have lost a very good man.
Fred Wirtz
January 27, 2017 | West Bend, IA
Our sympathy to Charlotte and her family. I have the most wonderful memories of childhood watching Howard, Eunice, Mom and Dad playing cards and laughing at some joke I didn't understand. He will be missed by the many people whose lives he touched.
January 26, 2017
Howard was the spice of life. He loved games and loved those around him. If I was to say he was my best friend in West Bend, would not be an exaggeration. We will miss him and wish we could be there to say our farewells in person.
Wayne Wehrspann
January 26, 2017 | Jenks, OK
My sympathy to all of Howard's family. I'm sorry I won't be there in person, but will be thinking of you and praying for your comfort.
Juanita Anliker
January 26, 2017 | Mesa, AZ
Deepest Sympathy to your family. Howard was a wonderful friend to my mom Joyce VanHorn. She will miss him terribly, especially Sunday night Rummy Cube, going to church together, and just having someone her own age to do things with. I was inspired by his daily walks around town(well into his golden years), despite the weather while picking up literally thousands of pop cans, donating the deposit refunds to Camp Okoboji. RIP Howard.
Lori Hale
January 25, 2017 | Arnolds Park, IA
Sincere sympathy to you Charlotte and family. I will keep you in my prayers.
Cindee Snyder
January 25, 2017 | Villa Rica, GA
West Bend. Howard Struecker, the son of William and Emma Kroeger Struecker was born July 21, 1924 in West Bend, Iowa, Whittemore Township. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Whittemore, IA. He attended school at St. Paul's Lutheran in Whittemore. He served his country in the United States Army from 1944-1946. After returning home, he was united in marriage with Eunice Roggow at Peace Lutheran Church in West Bend. The couple lived in West Bend, where Howard worked for the West Bend Elevator for 43 years and another 5 years part time. Howard was very active in his church congregation where he served as Chairman, Vice Chairman, Elder, Treasurer, Secretary, Trustee, LLL Treasurer and LLL Zone Treasurer in Emmetsburg, and a volunteer at Camp Okoboji. Howard was a proud member of the United States Armed Forces where he was awarded the citations including Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, Army Occupation Meritorious United Award, Asiatic Pacific WW II Victory Combat Action, Philippines Defense Occupation Service, Philippines Liberation Marksman MI rifle, and the Bronze Star Medal. Survivors include his children Charlotte (Dennis) Robertson of Joplin, MO, Dennis (Kim Hayden) Struecker of Port Townsend, WA, Sheryl (Bruce) Schuchard of St. Louis MO, foster daughter Sharon (Jesse) Manwarren of Emmetsburg, IA; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; brother Willis and sisters Retta, Alice and Janice. He was preceded in death by his wife Eunice, son Darwin and brothers and sisters, Glenn, Carl, Clarence, Norman, Alden, Gordon, Esther and Elda. www.harrisfuneralservices.com
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