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Bryan Michael Howland
March 25, 1979 ~ June 1, 2025
Bryan Michael Howland of Farmington, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on June 1, 2025, at the age of 46. Born on March 25, 1979, the son of Ricky and Debra (Lazenby) Howland.
Bryan is survived by his wife, Jodie; their two children, Judah and Vaeda; uncle, Rob (Beth) Howland; cousin, Brandon (Amy) Tatge; grandmother, Dona Lazenby; dear friend, Dan Bahr; in-laws, Judy Thierfelder, Jeff (Sharon) Thierfelder, Julie (Brian) Passig, Jen (Jason) Enright, and Jamie (Adam) Thierfelder; father, Ricky Howland; sister, Kelly Howland; and many other aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Bryan is preceded in death by his mother, Debra Howland; grandparents, David Lazenby, Darlene Howland, and Vern Howland.
VISITATION: Bryan’s family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., at St. John’s Lutheran Church (623 Congress Dr, Newburg, WI 53060)
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Following visitation at 3:00 p.m. there will be a Memorial Service for Bryan held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, with Pastor Kurt Schaser officiating the service.
Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Bryan’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book can be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.
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1315 W. Washington St., West Bend, WI 53095
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