My tribute to 'Bill' Howe KA9WRL (who passed away January 15, 2017) on this Veteran's Day weekend. You were a good soldier and a fine man! Rest in peace, sir. You are missed. gary b Carlisle, PA
William G. Howe, III, KA9WRL SK William George Howe Grafton, Wisconsin Sep 26, 1943 – Jan 15, 2017 (Age 73) Eernisse Funeral Home Obituary William was born on September 26, 1943 and passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017. William was a resident of Grafton, Wisconsin at the time of his passing. He graduation from Antigo High School in 1961, he studied electronics at both Stout State College in Menomonie, Wisconsin, and Wausau Technical Institute in Wausau, Wisconsin. In 1965, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Bill served two years in Vietnam, earning the Parachutist Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. He achieved the rank of Sergeant, and, most notably, became a Green Beret and member of the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne). Later in life Bill also joined the Air Force Reserve and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. We are grateful for and proud of his service. He was married to Clarice Marie (Bruno. A Funeral Service will be held at 6:00PM on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Eernisse Funeral Home Cedarburg (1167 Washington Ave) with Pastor Don Drollinger presiding. Visitation will be held from 3:00-6:00PM. The interment and full military honors will take place Friday, January 20, 2017 at Southern Wisconsin Memorial Cemetery.VISITATION Thursday 19 Jan 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Eernisse Funeral Home - Cedarburg 1167 Washington Avenue Cedarburg, WI 53012 Get directions: Text Directions Email Directions Google Maps Order flowers for William (Bill) Guaranteed delivery before William (Bill)'s visitation begins. SERVICE Thursday 19 Jan 6:00 PM Eernisse Funeral Home - Cedarburg 1167 Washington Avenue Cedarburg, WI 53012 Get directions: Text Directions Email Directions Google Maps Order flowers for William (Bill) Guaranteed delivery before William (Bill)'s service begins. Cemetery Details LOCATION Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery 21731 Spring St. Union Grove, WI 53182. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Lung Association or the Wounded Warrior Project would be appreciated. http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/William-George-Howe-104368422
