Michael Gene Howe
May 2, 1960 ~ January 8, 2025
Michael Gene Howe, 64, of Columbus, died at 5:05 p.m. on January 8, 2025 at his home. Mike was born May 2, 1960, in Columbus, the son of Richard Gene Howe and Patricia Joan (Lutz) Howe. He married Angela Faye Silence on April 17, 2009.
Mike, a proud graduate of Columbus East High School, Class of 1978, was an active member of the school’s Marching Band, where he showcased his talent as a trumpet player. After graduating from high school, Mike attended and graduated from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology with a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in History in 1982. In his free time, Mike was a referee for P.A.A.L & IHSAA for various sports, spending 25 years refereeing football, as well as 20 years refereeing basketball and baseball. He enjoyed music, especially the band at East, woodworking, movies, and Jeeps; but most of all loved spending time with his grandchildren.
The Funeral will be at 12:00 on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Jewell Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Ancel Harden officiating. Calling will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Honoring Mike’s request, cremation was chosen.
Memorials may be made to P.A.A.L (Police Athletic Activities League)
Survivors include parents, Richard and Patricia Howe; wife, Angela Howe; sons, Sean Howe and Chance (Danni) Crosby; daughters, Nikki (Toby) Devers, Gena Howe, Julie Howe, and Ariel (George) Hadley; brother, Jim (Debbie) Howe; sister, Nancy (Kevin) Hall; grandchildren, Hadley, Hudson, Kyree, Kenton, Jamison, Josie, Jade, Kingston, and Jade; sister-in-law, Chariss Howe; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and beloved grand dog, Ringo and grand cat, Ash.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Ron Howe.
Services were entrusted to the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home.
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My condolences and prayers to everyone. Mike was a close friend and neighbor growing up. We were tent mates at the 1973 National Boy Scout jamboree. He was one year and one day older than me and growing up, he loved to rub it in that he was two years older on that one day.
A guy couldn’t ask for a better friend growing up. Go with God, Mike.
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Our deepest condolences. He will always be remembered as a great father and dedicated to the children in the community. He will be missed greatly.
Sending love and hugs,
The Unger Family