James Howard

James “Jim” H. Howard, Sr., 71, of Waukon died Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. Services will be held at a later date at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon.

Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is assisting the family. Cards and condolences may be sent to Betty Howard at 922 Fourth Street NW, Lot 25, Waukon, IA 52172.

James Harvey Howard, Sr. was born November 20, 1949 in Postville, the son of Harvey and Edith (Worchel) Howard. May 24, 1975, he married Betty Barker. Jim loved spending time with family and friends, telling stories and making people laugh. He was an avid Ford fan and enjoyed dirt track racing.

Jim is survived by his wife, Betty, of Waukon; his children: James, Jr. (Stephanie) of Cape Coral, FL, Sheila (Scott) Panos of Waukon, Joe (Nicole) of Waukon, Paul of Davenport and Luke of Waukon; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a special neighbor, Kelly, and her family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Roy and Chuck; a sister, Deb Yohe; a nephew, Mark Howard; a sister-in-law, Cheryl Howard; two brothers-in-law, David Tschappat and Mark Hager; and his father- and mother-in-law, Warren and Rose Barker.

Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com.