Berlin “Dale” Howard, age 70, of Wilmington, died Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the Chillicothe Veterans Administration Medical Center.  He was born May 5, 1941, in Wilmington, the son of the late Ernest Herbert and Beulah Young Howard.  He had been a member of the New Vienna United Methodist Church and retired from Cincinnati Milicron after 26 years of service.  He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War, and was a member of the American Legion Post #49 in Wilmington, V.F.W. Post #3763 Washington Court House, AmVets Post #61 Hillsboro, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie#1224 Wilmington.  He is survived by his wife Erna Vogel Howard, to who he married April 22, 1966 in Germany; daughter Laura Howard of Wilmington; grandson Levi Howard; siblings, Kathy (Wendell) Mahanes of Wilmington, Sharon (David) Shaw of Atlanta, Georgia, John (Ann) Howard of Berea, Kentucky, Kenneth (Bonnie) Howard of New Market, and Timothy (Kathy) Howard of New Vienna.   In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by four brothers, Raymond, David, Jack, and Floyd Howard.  In accordance to his wishes there will be no public services.  The Turner & Son Funeral Home, Hillsboro, is serving the family.  Memorial donations are directed to Chillicothe V.A. Medical Center, Volunteer Services (135), Chillicothe, Ohio 45601.  For more information and to sign the on-line register, please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc

Edith Cunnagin

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

08:30 PM

Erna,Laura,Levi and the rest of the family My sincere condolences to you Dale will be missed but he will always look down on you and smile for all the great years he had with you. take care of each other

Mary Harvey Fraley

Thursday, January 26, 2012

09:02 AM

Laura, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a wonderful person. I have fond memories of playing softball for him when we were growing up. I was just looking through the old photo albums the other day and found some pictures that he had taken while we were playing ball. Condolences to you and your family at this time of sorrow. God Bless Mary Fraley

Teresa Jones, Favorite Niece

Friday, January 27, 2012

10:39 AM

How blessed we are to have known and loved such a remarkable man. Uncle Dale loved life, his family and my Aunt Erna, the one true love of his life. I will miss his laugh, sense of humor, and those bear hugs. When Uncle Dale hugged you - he hugged you with his whole being. Although my heart is breaking, there is a bright spot overflowing with memories of my "Favorite Uncle". I know there is a very special place in heaven for him. His joy and love truly made the world a better place. I love you Uncle Dale.

M/M R.M. Skip Pulliam

Friday, February 03, 2012

10:12 AM

Dear Howard Family; It brought back a lot of memories when I saw the notice of the passing of Dale. Dale was one of the students I had at Belfast among many of the Howar family. It was a pleasure to be associated with all of them. Mom and Dad had a big job raising a large family but all were- polite- hard working -intelligent- and full of energy. I hope I played a small part in their lives. God has blessed this family in many ways and they have returned the favor in many ways. May you all continue to recall the good memories and the blessings from those memories flow throughout your individual lives. Continue to give God the credit and the glory shall be yours. Thanks Dale and the rest of those whom I know for sharing your life with me.Continue to use your talents for the Lord and He shall provide you comfort in this loss. Skip and Kristen

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