Howard Edwards
Howard L. Edwards, age 74, of Oxford, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.
Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. Richard Eberly will officiate. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Davis Corners Cemetery at a later date.
Howard was born July 5, 1942 in Adams-Friendship, Wisconsin to Lloyd and Dolores (Rieck) Edwards.
He graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1960 where he enjoyed playing baseball and football.
Following their graduation, Howard married his high-school sweetheart Carol Heitman. This marriage was blessed with two children Brent and Kris. Carol preceded him in death in 1996.
Howard married Nancy (Zufall) Gore on September 27, 1997 in Sparta, Wisconsin.
Howard worked in Wisconsin Dells for Big Joe Manufacturing starting as a welder and worked his way up to Plant Manager. He later worked for Monroe Truck Equipment in Monroe as Shift Supervisor and retired from D&S Manufacturing in Black River Falls in 2001. Howard also owned and operated Challenger Custom Bows with his wife Nancy for 10 years.
Howard enjoyed traditional bow-hunting, building bows, arrows, and equipment. He also enjoyed teaching others about traditional archery skills, and going to archery shoots and events. Howard helped found the Wisconsin Traditional Archer’s and was an active member. Howard had a love for animals, bluegrass music, and watching sports, especially baseball and football.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd & Dolores Edwards and his first wife, Carol J. (Heitman) Edwards.
Survivors:
Wife: Nancy Edwards of Oxford, Wisconsin
Son: Brent (Dana Boyd) Edwards of Baraboo, Wisconsin
Daughter: Kris (Brad) Statz of Rock Springs, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Jazmyne Edwards of Merrimac, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Jaala Edwards of Baraboo, Wisconsin
Grandson: Jarrad Edwards of Merrimac, Wisconsin
Grandson: Alex Statz of Rock Springs, Wisconsin
Grandson: Max Statz of Rock Springs, Wisconsin
Grandson: Luke Statz of Rock Springs, Wisconsin
Step-Daughter: Kelly (Al) Winecke of Rock Springs, Wisconsin
Step-Son: Richard (Tami) Stone of Deforest, Wisconsin
Step-Daughter: Connie (Erik) Dreher of Montello, Wisconsin
Step-grandson: Bryant (Leslie) Stone of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Step-grandson: Jamie Dreher of Montello, Wisconsin
Step-grandson: Dakota Dreher of Montello, Wisconsin
Brother: Richard (Nola) Edwards of Wausaukee, Wisconsin
Brother: Michael (Jill) Edwards of Adams, Wisconsin
Further survived by Bailee Hill, Hailee Smith, Felicia Dreher, nieces, nephews, in-laws, other relatives and friends including his many archery friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association.
So sorry to hear of Howard passing. Mike and Dick to you your entire families and Howard wife my prayers and condolences from the Wood family. Denies K. Wood Andrews
So sorry for your loss you and your family are in our prayers.
Mike & Jill,
Am so sorry to hear of your loss of Howie. My prayers go out to you and your family.
We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss of Howard. We are very sorry.
I would like to offer my condolences, Nancy. He will be greatly missed by many in the WTA.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Howard from AF High as A good friend. He will missed by all his old friends .
RIP Beef.
Nancy and family…….Gordon and I want to extend heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of Howie. Few
people have achieved the position of respect and high esteem which he enjoyed for so many years. He was a friend and classmate and his absence will be felt by all who knew him. With deepest sympathy.
Nancy & Families, We send our sympathy to a dear, dear friend and A-F Class of 1960 classmate. We know that his health struggles have not been easy. Peace is with him now. Blessings to you, Brent, Lisa and your children. Always good to recall all the memories and hold them close to our hearts.
You and your family will be in our prayers.
Mike & Jill, so sorry to hear about your loss. You have our sincerest condolences.
Mike : Sorry to hear about your brother our prayers are with you and your family.
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Howard.
Mike, Jill, Erin and Jeff.. I was saddened to hear of your loss. Love and peace to you all. ♡
From another classmate from A-F high 1960…. Sending condolences to “Beef’s” family
I can’t help but remember the great times that beefy and I have had over the years, thru school together, hunting, laughing, remembering the good times, and that’s how I will remember him always. Nancy, you and Howards brothers will be in our hearts always. Thoughts and Prayers to all of you.
Nancy, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Howard will meet up with his class mates from the class of 1960 who have gone before. I am so sorry for your loss.
Mike & Jill,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, may he rest in peace.
I wonder how many old memories are being laughed about, and new memories “Olson” and the classmates that have joined him are making. My deepest sympathies to the family.
A great and loyal friend and classmate from many years ago. Didn’t stay in touch as much as I should have, but I will always remember those good old days. Goodbye “Beef”