Daniel Richard Howen, 59, formerly of Kenosha, late of Goodman, WI, passed away on April 30, 2010, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI. Born in Laona, WI, on April 4, 1951, he was the son of the late Edwin and Lois (Firgens) Howen. In 2006 he moved to Goodman to make his home. On December 30, 1993, he married Kathleen Socha in Marinette, WI. For over 20 years he was a supervisor at Tri-Clover and a Sgt. for the Silver Lake Police Dept. until 1995. He then was a Kenosha County Deputy Sheriff from 1995 until 2006. Daniel was a member of Bob Benson Band, a Cowboy Action Shooter, portrait artist and an avid deer hunter; he was also the family genealogist. Surviving are his wife, Kathleen Howen of Goodman, WI; his two daughters, Sarah (Raime) Townsend of Elkhorn, WI, and Connie (Fiancée: Jon Larson) Howen of Lake Geneva, WI; his former wife, Lorrie (Nau) Lois; two step-children, Jessica Brewer of Elkhorn, WI, and Joshua Delzer of Oak Creek, WI; a brother, Larry (Pat) Howen of Salem, WI; and his two grandchildren, Quintin and Kylie Townsend. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Howen. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 5th, at Proko Funeral Home at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at the Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service. On Saturday, May 8th, services will be held at Anderson-Messar Funeral Home, 713-17 1st St., Wausaukee, WI 54177, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held on Saturday at Anderson-Messar Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Daniel’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Ron Kuryanowicz
May 20, 2010
To Kathleen and Dans children. I was saddened to hear of Dans' passing. I am retired from the Sheriff Department since 2002 but remember Dan well. Please accept my deepest sympathies. May he rest in peace.
Diane Horn
May 17, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about Dan, my cousin, and that I was unable to attend his services. I am so happy I got to speak with Dan at Bonnie's syrup breakfast. I am thinking and praying for the entire family!
Sharon and Stormy Grumbeck
May 9, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Stormy and Dan were in school together and played football together. I always remember seeing him in Silver Lake as a policeman he would always stop and say hello. Such a nice man! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ray Firgens
May 7, 2010
All of Dan's cousins on the Firgens side would would like to express our sadness at his passing. Our condolences to his immediate family, along with our prayers. Memories of visits to the farm by Uncle Ed, Aunt Lois, and the boys, along with Uncle Ed playing and singing for us, will always be remembered. We love you all. So long, Dan.
West Jacobs
May 7, 2010
To all of you, my fond memories of Dan on the track team and football team and working at Regal China, will always bring a smile to me. May the years bring only laughter of the things he did and the joy he brought to ALL.
RUTHANN G HOWEN DAUGHTER OF BEN AND SANDY HOWEN
May 6, 2010
I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL LOVE RUTHANN G HOWEN (ANTES)
Larry and Barb Litz
May 5, 2010
Kathy, We were so sad to hear of Dan's passing. We hope that the happy memories you have of him will keep you strong through this very difficult time. Our prayers are with you and your family. Larry and Barb Litz (Olive Branch, Mississippi)
Clara Ogden-Hoffman(Gertrude Howen's Daughter)
May 4, 2010
God saw you getting tired ~ And a cure was not to be ~ So he wrapped his arms around you And whispered,"Come with Me." With tearful eyes we watched you suffer ~ And saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearly. "We could not let you stay." A golden heart stopped beating. Hard working hands now rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us ~ He only takes the best!....Your Loving Cousin Clara And daughters Julieann & Gabrielle