Meell, Howard E.

 

Howard E. Meell, age 88 of Fremont, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2008 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont.  Howard was born on June 18, 1919 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Charles and Isabel (Woods) Meell and later met and married Frances Jeannette Hartman on January 26, 1943 in Elkton, Maryland.  Howard moved to the Fremont area in 1976 from Wheaton, Illinois.  He enjoyed running his business, Engrave-All from 1961 until December 2007.  Howard served as a Technical Sergeant in the United States Army during World War II.

 

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jeannette of Fremont; his children, Rev. Howard (Marilyn) Meell of Canton, Michigan; Lee Meell of Fremont; Ann (Ted) Peebles of Weatherford, Texas; his grandchildren, Kelly (Bucky) Beuten of Illinois; Kim (Thor) Vandenberg of Fremont; Teddy Peebles of Houston, Texas; Blake (Shannon) Peebles of Fort Worth, Texas; his great grandchildren, Brayden Beuten, Jansen Beuten, Reese Vandenberg, Sage Vandenberg, Dylan Peebles.  He was preceded in death by is brothers, Charles, Arthur, and Edward.

 

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 at 1pm with a time of visiting with the family from 12-1pm at the Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel.  Friends may consider Rev. Howard Meell Ministry for Zambia 2008 Mission Trip for memorial contributions in memory of Howard.  Friends may also send a condolence or share a memory online at www.crandellfh.com.  Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel. 

 

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Good Bye Dad,
 
I had 30 years of good memories of having you as a Father-in-Law.  We shared time on the Mountain with Bob Bacon, Terry Vandenberg and Lee R., which I will always remember.
 
God Speed and I'll see you one day.
 
Your Son-in-Law,
 
Ted
 

Posted 1/18/2008

                                                                                                                                            

To all of the Meell family- I will never forget the presence of your hubby and dad from a youngster on into my adulthood. He was a wonderful friend to my dad and I heard some great stories from all the old hunting trips. I particularly remember the talking of the trips to the mountains and tenting in the snow! Howard was always a hoot to talk to with his stogie hanging in his mouth! Please know that you are all in our families prayers and thoughts and I do understand the loss you feel  but let those great memories of Howard shine through as you go day by day. Take care of your mom and each other.

Love Jodie (Bacon) Scott

Posted 1/24/2008

                                                                                                                                           

You have been in my thoughts and prayers during the weeks of Mr. Meell's illness and death.  I will continue to pray for you in the days ahead as you adjust to life without your husband, father and grandfather.  He has left a lasting legacy as a faithful husband and father.  May God bless you with wonderful memories as you gather as a family to remember his life. 
With love,
Debbie Goolsby
friend from Beaumont, TX

Posted 1/25/2008

                                                                                                                                            

So sorry to hear of Mr. Meell’s passing. I used to dog sit for you when I was a teenager and always thought so much of the both of you!

 

Heather (Teall) Olsen

Posted 2/6/08

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