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Howard Briggerman Obituary
Howard W. Briggerman
Oct. 27, 1941 - May 2, 2023
MATTOON - Howard W. Briggerman, 81, of Mattoon, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home, Mattoon.
His funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2023, at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Drummond Cemetery, rural Neoga. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Howard was born October 27, 1941, in Charleston, son of Don and Lucille J. (Scholer) Briggerman. He married Carol Sue Gehrke in 2000 at the East Harrison Street Church of God; she survives.
Also surviving are his daughters: Linda (Roy) Dare and Regina (Michael) Cravens, all of Charleston; step-children: Christopher (Michelle) Clark and Jacquelyn (Brian) Boomer, all of Bethany; two brothers: Lawrence Briggerman of Mattoon, and Herman (Mary) Briggerman of Kentucky. Eight grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Howard retired from Kern Manufacturing. He was a member of East Harrison Street Church of God. Howard enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, dancing, music, and singing.
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Januari Drumm
January 20, 2025
Wish I had gotten to know him better. Rest in peace. Xoxo
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James Bossert
May 5, 2023
Coming onto forty-five years ago I was the Activity Director at the old Fontanbleu Nursing Home and part of my duties was setting up Church services for the residents-finding pastors was often a challenge. I met Howard, as he would do services for the residents. If I was in a bind for a pastor I could always call Howard, even at the last minute, and he was steadfast in his duties. He was a kind, sweet and friendly man who always had humorous things to say. Howard was always so kind and caring with the residents and would stay and talk with them after his services. He was the epitome of the Christian man, always friendly and positive. May God bless him in heaven for he should have many jewels in his crown. Well done, good and faithful servant. Sincerely, James Bossert
Jim Craig
May 4, 2023
Great memories at Unity Chapel Church. Much joy recalling singing with Howard and his brothers in the mens gospel quartet.
Rest well, Howard.
Your friend always.
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