The Funeral Mass of the Resurrection for Keith will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, at Divine Mercy Parish -SS Mary & Patrick Catholic Church in West Burlington, IA, with internment following at St. and Marty Zippe and two children, Lisa and Scott Howard. He was preceded in death by his parents his brothers, William “Bill” Roy Howard Jr. In his downtime, Keith enjoyed writing poetry, playing games with family, and sharing puns and “Dad Jokes.” Keith is survived by his cherished wife of 55 years, Rita his children, Kristina (David) Allen of rural West Point, Elizabeth (Matt) Trexel of rural Burlington, and Brandon (Megan) Howard of Middletown his grandchildren, Steven, Autumn, Lidiya, and Mitchell Trexel, Eliza, Micah, and Jonah Howard his great grandson, Josiah Trexel his siblings, Jim Howard, Clarence “Fred” (Sherry) Howard, Joseph Zippe, and Nancy Zippe and many nieces and nephews. He touched lives wherever he went, always willing to listen to and counsel others. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, Hope Haven events including Special Olympics, and many more events and organizations. He volunteered frequently for Hopefully Yours Consignment Shop, St. John’s) and Troop 15 (Hope Haven), and Compassionate Friends. He was a dedicated member of many organizations, including Knights of Columbus #563, Boy Scouts of America Troop 3 (St. He served his local parish as a long-time Lector and Eucharistic Minister, and taught religious education classes as the need arose. Keith was a man of great faith in Jesus and was driven by the desire to serve God and love others. He also worked part-time as a referee for the Iowa High School Athletics Association for many years. He worked for the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middletown from 1966 to 2010, retiring as an Accounting Manager. He served in the 1st Infantry Division of the US Army until his medical discharge. Keith was a graduate of Burlington High School and of the University of Iowa. Mary’s Church in West Burlington on June 11, 1966. Keith met his sweetheart one day and just kept asking her out until she finally relented, marrying Rita Marie Cline at St. He was born on Christmas Day 1941 in Quincy, IL to William Roy Howard Sr. Clifford "Keith" Howard Clifford “Keith” Howard of Burlington, IA went home to be with Jesus on Monday May 9, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.
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