Howard Kiemele
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at the St. John’s Lutheran
Church. Rev. T. Christian Nelson will officiate. Interment will be at the Quincy Cemetery, Town of Quincy, Adams County, Wisconsin. Military honors will be presented by the Adams County Honor Guard.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Howard was born March 22, 1938 in North Dakota to Henry and Lydia (Greening) Kiemele. After high school he served in Army. After his military service, Howard moved to Milwaukee where he worked as a welder. He married Karen Michalzik, this marriage was blessed with two children. Later in life Howard married Mary Jane Schanz on July 20, 1991 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They moved to Adams County in 1996.
Howard enjoyed living in the country and spending time outdoors, watching westerns, country music, and relaxing.
Howard was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church located at 2823 Cnty Z Adams, Town of Quincy.
Howard was preceded in death by his father, Henry; mother, Lydia; and step-father, Orville.
Survivors:
Wife: Mary Jane Kiemele of Adams, Wisconsin
Daughter: Colleen Wenzel of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Son: Dale Kiemele of Cudahy, Wisconsin
Step-son: Michael (Diana) O’Connell of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Step-son: Jeffrey (Kelly) O’Connell of Hartford, Wisconsin
Step-son: Kevin O’Connell of Adams, Wisconsin
Step-son: Steve (Victoria) O’Connell of Florence, Wisconsin
Step-daughter: Sheila Lucio of Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Step-daughter: Julie (Peter) Wood of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Grandchildren: Daniel, Darren, Jacqueline, Carlie, Katie
Great-Grandchild: Charles
22 Step-Grandchildren, 9 Step-Great-grandchildren
Sister: Marlene (Jerry) Sauve of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota
Step-Sister: Linda (Bruce) Hanson of Willmar, Minnesota
Step-Brother: Ronald Moritz of Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Mary Jane and family, We are so sorry for your loss. You have our sincere condolences and are in our prayers.
MARY JANE & FAMILY~OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
Mary Jane and Family, all of you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Many hugs coming your way to help you through your sorrow. May the good Lord help you through your loss with wonderful warm memories of Howard.