Robert Howe

Robert C. "Bob" Howe, 63, of Seneca passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Morris Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Funeral service for Bob will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2013 at Stavanger Lutheran Church with Rev. Phil Peterson officiating. Visitation will be 9:00 - 11:00 a.m Friday, July 5, 2013 prior to services at Stavanger Lutheran Church. The American Legion Kasal Post 357 will fold and present the flag after services outside. Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements. Bob was born October 10, 1949 in Ottawa, Illinois to James and Rita (Thompson) Howe. He graduated from Seneca High School in 1967. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1968 - 1972 as a radio man with top clearance communication. He retired in 1998 after serving 30 years at Caterpillar as an electrician. He was a member of the American Legion Kasal Post 357 and The Moose. He is survived by his mother, Rita; three sons, Rob (Lisa), Randy (Erin) both of Seneca, and Ryan Howe of Morris; three grandchildren, Haden, Hunter, and Matthew; one sister, Joan (Howe) Labieniec of Homer Glen; one brother, Bill (Peggy) Howe of Plano, TX; and his special friend, Janet Ratcliff of Seneca. He is preceded in death by his father, James; and one brother, James III. Pallbearers will be Brian Ratcliff, Bryan and Jake Labieniec, Paul Hogue, Tom Guerrero, and Bryon Stone. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Dew, Jim Boyd, and John Rivett.