Obituaries

December 25, 1936 to December 21, 2010

FRANCESVILLE - William J. Howat, 73, of 13465 W 300 S, Francesville, passed away at 3:28 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 21, in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

He was born Dec. 25, 1936, in Winamac, to the late Joseph and Martha Stiller Howat. He was married on May 26, 1961, in Medaryville, to Mary Beth Bailey. She survives.

Also surviving are:
James Howat, Francesville, IN Son
Edward (Kim) Howat, West Lafayette, Son
Corey Howat, Francesville, Grandson
Ryan Howat, Francesville, Grandson
Evan Howat, Francesville, Grandson
J. Tyler Howat, West Lafayette, Grandson
Drew Howat, West Lafayette, Grandson

Mr. Howat lived all of his life in Francesville. He was a retired truck driver for Francesville Drain Tile. He was a former member of the Francesville Lion's Club. He also was a former Little League coach in Francesville.

There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, (Dec. 23) at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville, with Dennis Gutwein officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to the charity of the donor's choice.