Photo courtesy of West Wood Street - Decatur
Sep 9, 1939 - Dec 20, 2016
If this is the Sue Howie who is the former Sue Hartwell, I want to get in touch with you. This is judi Windsor Cervenka who taught in Downers Grove. Please contact me. So sorry for your loss and sorry I never got to meet Bob. He sounds like a terrific guy. [email protected]. 407-679-1110. I am in Florida.
Judi Windsor cervenka
March 10, 2017 | Winter Park, FL
To Sue and family, With deepest sympathy to your family.
Mark and Heidi McCormick
January 01, 2017 | Mount Pulaski, IL
Very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed the time spent with Bob at fly ins and at Tanglewood airstrip, sharing our mutual love of flying and old airplanes.
Tom Brown
December 29, 2016 | Slinger, Wis.
I would like to send you my deepest sympathy. Bob was a wonderful man. The Howie family have taken care of our family for 58 years and we are grateful. JC enjoyed working with the Howie's and Bob Jr. was like a brother.
Janice Borders
December 26, 2016 | Blue Mound, IL
Bob and I spent a lot of time in the air together. He was always respectful and pleasant. I respected his talent greatly and he will be sorely missed.
John Humphrey
December 26, 2016 | Decatur, IL
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Chris & Stephanie Pilger
December 23, 2016 | Decatur, IL
My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. I was truly blessed to work with Bob for over 30 years. Bob never faced a problem he couldn't solve and was respected by all he touched in Alabama. The definition for respect is: admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements. Bob embodied all three. Friend you will be missed.
Larry Bailey
December 23, 2016 | Good Hope, AL
Elizabeth & Rachel,
My sincere sympathy upon your Dad's "passing". It is difficult to give up one so close to you. Your Dad is reunited with Mother Dee again.
MassMutual has been advised and we have requested the proper claim forms.
Bill Braun
December 23, 2016 | Decatur, IL
When we moved to Greenway Lane about seven years ago, it was nice knowing that as one Marine was now standing watch at one end of our lovely street, another Bob was on duty at the other end of the street. With sincere sympathy. Semper Fi - Col. and Mrs. Robert Tyler, USMC retired
December 23, 2016
Robert "Bob" Kerr Howie, Jr., 77, of Decatur, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Hickory Point Christian Village.Bob was born in Chicago on December 9, 1939 to Rachel May (Cartwright) and Robert K. Howie, Sr. Bob got his Eagle Scout designation when he was 12 years old. This was unheard of at the time. He was an active Boy Scout in his early years. He graduated with an Engineering Degree from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. Bob then served in the Marine Corps Reserves from September of 1962 - July of 1967. He was discharged in June of 1968 with the rank of Lance Corporal (E-3). He was employed as an Engineer until his retirement. Bob was a proud American, passionate designer, avid pilot and had many hobbies and interests. He married Di Anne "Dee" Olivia DeMent on December 29, 1966. She preceded him in death on June 28, 2014.Surviving him are his daughters: Elizabeth (Ryan) Brimm of Forsyth, IL and Rachel Louise Howie, grandchildren: Jade, Gage and Kiarra Brimm of Forsyth, IL, sister: Susan May (Kirk) Evans of Marco Island, Florida, nieces: Jennifer Huenemeier (James Mueller) of Houston, Texas and Kristen (Trent) Thompson Decatur, IL, great nieces: Hadley Mueller of Houston, Texas, Sophia and Alyssa Thompson of Decatur, IL, Cousins: James (Mary Ann) Howie, Jr, John (Jan) Howie and Barbara (Clayton) Campbell. He is also survived by his two beloved dogs, Tink and Sadie.He was preceded in death by his parents, May and Robert K. Howie, Sr, uncles, Lloyd and Louise Howie, Jr., Bub and Marian Howie, James and Ginny Howie, Sr., George Cartwright, Lester Cartwright, aunt, Ruth Billingsley, his wife, Di Anne, two granddaughters, Brandy Kay and Katana Sierra Brimm, brother-in-law and good friend Ray Huenemeier.The family would like to thank the staff at St. Mary's Emergency Department, the ICU nurses, sixth floor nurses and staff, Decatur Ambulance Service, Hickory Point Christian Village nurses and staff, Safe Haven Hospice, as well as the chaplains and pastors who assisted. Memorials in lieu of flowers are suggested to the Ronald McDonald house or the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.Per Bob's wishes, he will be cremated with a private memorial service to be held at a later date. This will include full military honors conducted by the Honor Guard. Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
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