James Joseph Howard

James Joseph Howard, 91, of Perrysburg, Ohio died Tuesday, December 8, 2020. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 10, 1929 to John Joseph and Mary M. (Amos) Howard. James married Patricia Ann Leverenz on December 18, 1954. He honorable served in the US Army during the Korea Conflict as a Military Police Officer. He was member of United Brotherhood of the Carpenters for 72 years. He worked part time for Reliance Rental and Leasing as equipment manager for 32 years. James is survived by his daughter, Kathryn (Stanley) Howard Chlebowski; son, Richard (Jane) Howard; grandchildren, Andera (Brian), Bryan (Heather), Mike (Kara), J.J. (Natalie) and Samantha (Bradle); and 11 great grandchildren; brother, Matthew (Victoria) Howard. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 50 years, Patricia Howard; siblings, Eileen (Walt) Howard Stobinski, Edward Howard, John (Virginia) Howard and Betty Howard Geoffrion. Friends will be received at Witzler Shank Walker Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary St., Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 (419-874-3133) on Saturday, December 12, 2020 from 11:00 AM-1:30 PM with funeral service at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in James’ name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. A special thank you to great granddaughter, Madelynn Chlebowski for her caring heart.