passed away Sept. 10, 2021, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 17, 1935, to Fred and Catherine (Pituska) Howes in St. Johns, Michigan.
Dick spent his early years in Owosso, Michigan, then moved to Flint, Michigan, and graduated from Flint Central High School.
His career with AC Spark Plug began in Flint, then moved to Oak Creek, to help start up the catalytic converter plant that, in Dick’s words, “Saved the world.”
Dick was a devoted family man, and whether project, event or party, he loved spending time with family and friends.
He was also a 50-plus year Shriner and member of Laflin-St. James Lodge 247 – Free and Accepted Masons in Mukwonago.
Survivors include his beloved companion, Irene Benjamin; brother, Fred (Lois); sister, Janet (Ken) Zimmerman; children, Joseph (Vicki), Cynthia Bontempo, James (Vicki), Sandra Ogreenc; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and countless beloved relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine, in 2008.
A Masonic service will be at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 20, followed by a funeral service at noon, St James United Methodist Church, 2945 Main St., East Troy.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of services at the church.
Legacy Funeral Services of East Troy has the honor of serving the family.
