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Howard Reichow Obituary
Howard "The Duck" Reichow, Jr., 74, went on the last flight of his journey on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Born on January 7, 1950, he graduated from Waite High School and the University of Toledo. Howard retired from Toledo Edison, where he obtained the name, "Howard the Duck." He owned and operated Reichow Electric for nearly 50 years. The Duck absolutely loved and was very proud to have worked with Toledo Edison and create his own business. He also loved boating and fishing, and was a member of TYC and ORYC.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Howard, Sr.; brother, Steve Reichow; and son, Bryan Reichow. He is survived by wife, Donna Buza; daughter, Julie (Chris) Stone; sister, Shirley (Tom) St. Julian; brother, John Reichow; grandson, Casey Stone; granddaughter, Samantha Stone; sister-in-law, Debbie Reichow; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and countless clients and friends.
Howard will be laid to rest privately at Toledo Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Walker Funeral Home, Toledo. The family wishes to Thank Toledo Hospital ICU Gen 9, Hospice of Northwest Ohio Perrysburg, and their many friends and family members for all the love and support through this difficult time. Please hold Howard in your hearts and prayers forever. Fly high and free my love, I will miss you. Online condolences to the family may be made at
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Harry J Warner III
May 5, 2025
So sad to hear of Howards passing. I always looked forward to seeing him in my continuing education seminars. Howard was always enthusiastic in sharing his highly valuable knowledge, and vast experience with the rest of the class. More importantly, he was just a wonderful, thoughtful, and kind human being. I will miss him greatly. My heartfelt condolences to his wife Donna, and the rest of the Reichow family ---- Harry Warner
David Sobczak
December 31, 2024
My Dad Rich "Giant" Sobczak worked with "The Duck" for many years. They were always by each other side on the job. Always going back and forth with each other that´s for sure!
They were good friends that´s for sure!
My condolences to the family!
Heaven is reunited with the original Edison crew that´s for sure!
May all of them rest in heaven!
Ken Stachura
December 30, 2024
R.I.P. Howard. May the good Lord comfort your wife and family during this difficult time.
Patti Dickey (his barber for many years)
December 30, 2024
Sorry for your loss! I will be praying for the family. Howard will be missed, always a smile on his face.
Ann Diefenthaler Hannah
December 29, 2024
I attended Memorial United Church of Christ with Howard when we were children and were confirmed together, developing a friendship. I remember Howard as fun-loving and always ready for a good time. Many years later we were both picking strawberries in a field in Elmore Ohio and looked up and saw each other and reminisced about our times together.
Stephanie Kuron
December 29, 2024
Rest in peace my friend, it's been a long road
I'm gonna miss you driving by & tooting that horn
Always having something funny to say!
Angela Klein
December 29, 2024
Howard was a good friend to my first husband Jerry Shinew. He was the best man at our wedding. We lived a couple blocks away and raised our young children together. Rest in heavenly peace Howard
Tom smolinski.....smoke
December 29, 2024
Sympathies to the family...worked with THE DUCK ..a good guy
Patty Spear
December 29, 2024
I recently had Howard do some work for me after the tornado and can't express enough how personable, professional,funny and smart he was. A great conversationist as well. May you rest in peace
Ken Chisholm
December 28, 2024
During high school Howard and I hung out from time to time. He really love his `63 Chevy and we once went on a triple date. I know Howard is in a far better place than we can imagine. I hope to see him again in Heaven.
Maggie Wise
December 28, 2024
My deepest sympathy and condolences to Howard´s family. Howard was in my graduating class of Waite High School. Rest in Peace Howard.
Kathy Douglas
December 28, 2024
Shirley & Tom, Sorry to read of the loss of your brother/brother-in-law.
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