Howard Wade Cook

Howard Wade Cook obituary, Iowa City, IA

Howard Wade Cook

Howard Cook Obituary

Visit the Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service - Iowa City website to view the full obituary.
Howard W. Cook, 96, of Hills, IA passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Atrium Village. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM, Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Memory Gardens Cemetery with military honors accorded by various American Legions'. Join the family afterwards at noon for a beer at the VFW, Hwy 6, Iowa City.

Howard was born on December 16, 1928, in Missouri. He served in the US Army during WWII. Howard was united in marriage to Lola Sheryl Acker on November 10, 1971; she preceded him in death on June 28, 2014. He operated a bulldozer for PCI and various companies throughout his career.

Howard is survived by his two sons, Donald (Kelly Holderness) and Tim; five grandchildren, Quinton (Maddie), Hunter, Wesley, Trigger and Tavian; and six great grandchildren, Kayleb, Deakyn, Madilye, Luna, and Henry. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and wife, Sheryl.
Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service - Iowa City

605 Kirkwood Avenue P.O. Box 167, Iowa City, IA 52240

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