Virgil Howard, age 88, of Crandon, WI passed away Wednesday September 30, 2015 at the Crandon Nursing Home. Virgil was born March 10, 1927 in Crandon the son of Lehman and Ida (Dean) Howard. He was united in marriage to Thelma Brandenburg March 7, 1948 in Crandon. He was employed by and retired from Forest County. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Virgil was a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher for the Church of God, Crandon, WI. He loved studying the bible, telling stories, hunting, painting and carpentry. Most important in his life was his faith in God and Savior Jesus; his loving wife, Thelma, 4 daughters and son-in-laws, and all of his grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Thelma; daughters: Kathline Westimayer, Argonne, WI, Yvonne (Colin) Kincaid, Argonne, WI, an Gloria (Darold) Spencer, Antigo, WI; son-in-law, Donald Dekker of Kiel, WI sister: Betty Gerow; sister-in-law, Lillian Howard; 9 grandchildren, Robin (Lori) Dekker, John (Nadine) Westimayer, Joe (Ruby) Westimayer, Colin (Kimberly) Kincaid, Kevin Kincaid, Tammi Preston, Connie Quade, Stephanie (Matt) Steingraber, and Kyle (Rebekeh) Spencer. Further survived by 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Wanda Dekker; son-in-law, William Westimayer; sisters, Marie, Norma and Lilly; brothers, Clifford, Ivan and Willy; sister-in-law, Hazel; and brother-in-laws, George Smith, and Roy Gerow, Earl Harris and Charles Williams.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 5 from 9-11 a.m. at the Church of God, Crandon. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Randy Geary and Pastor Robert Kimberling officiating. Interment will be at Crandon Lakeside Cemetery. Weber-Hill Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to www.weberhillfuneralhome.com