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Joseph Howlett Obituary

Name: Visitation for Joseph Howlett
Start: 2021-05-15T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-05-15T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin

Howlett, Joseph

passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the age of 87. Joe was born in Bonne Terre, Missouri on August 23, 1933. He graduated from the University of Missouri for both undergraduate and law school. He was in the service and hated every second of it. He practiced law in St. Louis for nearly 60 years and loved it fiercely. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Howlett (nee Deschamps) and his children, Cynthia Howlett (Matt Tracy), Gregory Howlett, Stacey Howlett (David Rudoph) and Stephanie Fortus (nee Howlett) (Richard Fortus). He was a dear husband, father, father-in-law, uncle, lawyer and friend to many.

Services: Memorial visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Saturday, May 15, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to Backstoppers of St. Louis, or the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Missouri preferred. Friends may sign the family's online guestbook at Schrader.com.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Apr. 25, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Howlett

18 Entries

Jon Shoop

September 11, 2024

Lived next door to Joyce where i grew up in Bridgeton. Joe helped me in the 70s when I was a young man. Great guy he was. RIP Joe.

VICTORIA M DUVALL

January 29, 2024

Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Joe represented me a couple of times at the beginning of his daughters careers. I really enjoyed visiting with him and listening to both his professional and personal stories. Victoria M Duvall

Cindy

February 8, 2023

I know this is so late, but this man meant the world to me. Loved him dearly. I will always miss him. Rest in peace Joe

Stacy Tew-Lovasz

April 15, 2022

Not many folks can say that most of their divorce process with the attorney was enjoyable but I so appreciated Joe's sense of humor and knowledge.

Donald Cummings

June 8, 2021

To the family and friends of Mr. Howlett. Watching a lawyer with zeal fight for the oppressed was the calling of Joseph Howlett. The many, many years of Shaw & Howlett showed a team that was second to none. God Bless Cynthia as she too will do the very best for the very least. Blessings.

Deborah Roeder

May 13, 2021

My deepest condolences to the Howlett family. I had a couple of cases with Joe when I was first starting out and he treated me well, despite being very vocal about the shortcomings of one of my clients in particular. He was an accomplished, old school type of lawyer who always had a smile and friendly word when I would run in to him at the courthouse. He will be missed!

Carol Minoughan

May 10, 2021

My memories of you are the best kind of memories....the ones that take me back to childhood. We are all so blessed to have grown up together in Bridle Creek, where all the magic happened. The adults all hanging out together and having epic parties (I still can't party like they did). The pool, The Farm get togethers, Thanksgiving, and just the natural love and camaraderie that we all shared and kept throughout our lives. Joe, you will always represent love to me for all of these reasons and more. The Howletts and the Roachs.....family always and forever.

JoAnn Hughes

May 8, 2021

I was sorry to hear of the loss of Joe. We shared many fun times with Joe and Joyce during law school days in Columbia and later when we and they moved to St. Louis. You have my deepest sympathy.

Stacy Tew-Lovasz

May 5, 2021

Stephanie introduced me to her dad when I needed a divorce attorney. In addition to being kind and professional - who knew he would make the process less painful and in fact in some cases humorous. I feel honored that I got to see a glimpse into Joe Howlett.

BTW - he passed on dating advise that he said was what he shared with his daughters as well. I enjoyed his wisdom and wit!

Nancy Kelly

May 1, 2021

My condolences to Joyce and her whole family. I think about Joyce often and the Travel, Etc. good times.

Al Rudolph

April 28, 2021

Joe, I never had the pleasure of meeting you, but I understand that you were one of the good guys! Rest In Peace!

Loren R Killebrew

April 27, 2021

I knew Joe during those "hated" military dats at Fort Leonard Wood, MO -- 4th Training Battalion --3rd Regiment --Company B -- during the Fall of 1956. I think Joe also "hated" his first name -- Lionel! RIP -- Joe!

Cynthia Garnholz

April 27, 2021

I'm so very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a good man and a great lawyer. My father and he were friendly and he was very kind to me as a young lawyer. My deep and sincere condolences to the entire family.

Bill Mathis

April 26, 2021

In my early practice days, Joe and I were with friendly, but rival, law firms. I knew that Joe wouldn´t ever "give me a break" in a tough case, and by that treatment, he made me a better lawyer. When I was asked to refer a favored person in my life to a lawyer in a major case we couldn´t a accept, I referred Joe. RIP Joe.

William Hollander

April 25, 2021

I didn’t much care for Joe Howlett when I was a young lawyer . He was loud and difficult to deal with . Later in life we forged a friendship. And he wasn’t so loud anymore. He always asked how I was doing. One of the last of the old guard - you were a worthy adversary Joe. He very much enjoyed discussing his girl’s activities . I always made a point to ask about them. You will be missed. The world is a little quieter now.

Richard D Schreiber

April 25, 2021

Retired Attorney. I knew Joe from the days when he was with Major Shaw. He was witty, and had a wonderful sense of humor. I saw him often, in the courthouse, and elsewhere. I am sorry he's gone. Joe was an unique personality, and will be missed. Condolences

Gary Krautmann

April 25, 2021

Dear Howlett Family,
Joe was a good man and a fine lawyer. Visiting with Joe at the Courthouse was always the bright spot of any day!
Gary Krautmann

Barbara Wyatt

April 23, 2021

The Howlett family are more than neighbors and friends. We were blessed to have you all next door. Joe loves his family fiercely. I know how much he will be missed. He was a very special individual. Now he is with the angels and will be watching over you all. As long as he is in your heart he is alive. I know that you all are in his. God bless you all and hope peace and comfort come quickly as God wanted Joe to have peace and comfort. In Heaven he has that. You remain in my prayers at this difficult time.
Sending love and prayers.
Barbara Wyatt and Family

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