of humor, Bill could recite or produce a limerick, poem, or joke with the best of them. Though he is deeply missed, the memory of his strength, humor and goodness will continue to live on in the lives he touched. Bill was preceded in death by daughter, Elizabeth Noel Howard. Bill is survived by his devoted wife, Nancy; his children and their partners: Christopher (Nancy), Michael (Alejandra), Joseph (Julia), David (Glory Fe), Charles (Luz) and Katherine (Peter); sister, Patricia Cosby and many loving nieces and nephews. He was a proud grandfather to nineteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 am, Friday, October 10, 2025, at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 315 NE 3rd Street, Washington, Indiana. Father Paul Ferguson will be the celebrant. Burial will be in the St. John Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.edleemortuary.com. The staff of the Ed L. Lee Mortuary is honored to have been entrusted with Bill Howard's arrangements.