Raymond A. Howe

age 88, of Schererville formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Louise; children, Michael (Genevieve) Howe, Nancy (Hobart) Martin, Cindy (Dan) Zilai, Terri (Jeff) Kreloff and Tim (Mary) Howe; grandchildren, Bobby, Angela, Eric, Stephanie, Kate, Maggie, Maddie, Robert, Raymond and James; great grandchildren, Kelsie, Taylor, Hailey, Clayton, Connor, Jaxon, Annemarie, Eleanor, Mason and Juliette; and many loving relatives and friends, each touched uniquely by his love. He had the unique ability to make each person he met feel like they were his favorite. His hugs were famous and longed for by all.

A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Solan-Pruzin Funeral Home , 14 Kennedy Ave., Schererville, IN 46375 (corner of Main and Kennedy) from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday directly at Ridge United Methodist Church, 8607 Columbia Ave, Munster, IN 46321 at10:00 AM. Raymond will lie in state at the church from 9:30 AM until time of service. He will be laid to rest at Chapel Lawn Cemetery in Schererville, IN.

Raymond was a founding member of Ridge United Methodist Church and a past president. He was a Little League coach and umpire. He was a member of Buttons & Bowes Square Dance of Northwest Indiana. Raymond was proud to serve as a Sergeant in the United States Marines. In lieu of flowers, donations to the church would be appreciated.

He was an avid golfer, fisherman, card and game player.  He loved to play games, he was competitive in the most loving funny way possible.  He loved music and dancing, he was an excellent square dancer. In his final days music lifted his spirits and motivated him during therapy.  He was a Jokester, a kid at heart, he said you were only as old as you acted.  He loved to have fun and make people laugh, he was a light and brought a smile and joy to all he touched.

He cherished his family and he loved his family so very well!  When asked what he wanted to do, recently, he said he wanted to finish the work that the Lord had for him on this Earth.  He must have finished it.  We all long for one more hug but are so thankful that his is now at peace.

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