Howard W. Partlow IV

Partlow, Howard W., IV

Rochester, MN: Howard Webster Partlow IV (Char), 42, passed away unexpectedly January 28, 2012 as a result of a snowmobile accident. Char was born October 23, 1969 in New Hartford, NY to Howard W. Partlow III and Patricia Moore. On March 23, 2007, Char married Brenda Leonhardi in Mesa, AZ. Char was an entrepreneur at heart. He was the owner of Frontier Wine Distributing, national account manager for Room Service USA, the C.O.O. of NFSTI Reomasters for real estate brokers, and most currently a marketing partner for the Food to You Inc. Char's most important job of all was being a wonderful father to his children, Jack and Ella. He attended Autumn Ridge Church and was a 32nd degree Mason. He enjoyed golfing, skiing, reading, spending time at the St. Lawrence River, but most of all, Char enjoyed time with his family. He was an amazing husband and father and will be deeply missed. Char is survived by his loving wife, Brenda; children, Jack Webster Partlow, Ella Audrey Partlow; father, Howard "Webb" (Sandy) Partlow III; mother, Patricia "PJ" (Robert) Kimmerly; sisters, Tiffany (Eric) Riihinen, Janis Partlow; brother, Colton (Vickie) Partlow; mother-in-law, Audrey Leonhardi; brothers-in-law, Ross (Shauna) Leonhardi, Scott (Jan) Leonhardi; many nieces and nephews, and numerous friends. Howard was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents and by his father-in-law, Charles Leonhardi. Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 2, 2012, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2012, at Autumn Ridge Church, 3611 Salem Rd. SW, Rochester, where the family will also receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. The Rev. Bill Price will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jack and Ella in care of Brenda. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN. (507) 289-3600 www.ranfranzandvinefh.com