Warren Roger Howard
March 23rd, 1946 - June 23rd, 2024
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Warren Roger's Obituary
Warren Roger Howard, 78, of Lawrence, Michigan passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2024 in
Traverse City, MI. He was born March 23, 1946 in Saint Joseph, MI to Everett and Virginia
(Casselman) Howard. Warren graduated from Benton Harbor High School and Central Michigan
University, where he earned his Michigan teaching certificate.
Warren married Rose Ann Wiacek on January 27, 1968 at St. Basil Catholic Church in South Haven,
MI and was a devoted husband. They raised two children and had a wonderful marriage until her
passing in 2002. Warren enjoyed teaching math and driver’s education at Hartford High School.
Warren also enjoyed tractors, farming, classic cars, traveling, reading, woodworking, and BBQ ribs.
He had a calming presence and was a wonderful listener. Family meant the world to Warren. He
maintained many family traditions including special birthday dinners, Fourth of July fireworks
celebrations, pumpkin picking and carving, and attending New Year’s Fest. Warren made Christmas
extra special with annual trips to select Christmas trees, by giving each grandchild a gingerbread kit
to make, and by attending church, sharing Christmas morning, and spending Christmas Day with
both of his children and all of his grandchildren every year. Warren constantly showed his support
for his grandchildren by attending their performances and competitions.
Warren leaves behind a loving family to cherish his memory including his children: Kimberly (Guy)
Gramzow and Jeannie (Tom) Cole; five grandchildren: Nadia, Lexi, and Kaleigh Gramzow and Sophia
and Isabel Cole; great granddaughter, Brooklyn Cole; and several nieces and nephews.
Warren was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, his brother: Randall Howard, and his
granddaughter: Kalyn Cole.
A visitation will be held on Monday, July 1, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Filbrandt Chapel
at 1076 S. Bailey Avenue, South Haven, MI 49090. His funeral will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor
Stephanie Norton officiating. Warren will be laid to rest at Ruggles Cemetery in Baroda, MI.
For those who wish to make one, memorial contributions may be made in Warren’s name to the American
Cancer Society at https://www.cancer.org/donate/memorial-giving.html or donation envelopes will be
available at the Filbrandt Chapel.
To view Warren’s personal web page, please visit www.starksfamilyfh.com. Arrangements have been
entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel of Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 269-637-0333.
Traverse City, MI. He was born March 23, 1946 in Saint Joseph, MI to Everett and Virginia
(Casselman) Howard. Warren graduated from Benton Harbor High School and Central Michigan
University, where he earned his Michigan teaching certificate.
Warren married Rose Ann Wiacek on January 27, 1968 at St. Basil Catholic Church in South Haven,
MI and was a devoted husband. They raised two children and had a wonderful marriage until her
passing in 2002. Warren enjoyed teaching math and driver’s education at Hartford High School.
Warren also enjoyed tractors, farming, classic cars, traveling, reading, woodworking, and BBQ ribs.
He had a calming presence and was a wonderful listener. Family meant the world to Warren. He
maintained many family traditions including special birthday dinners, Fourth of July fireworks
celebrations, pumpkin picking and carving, and attending New Year’s Fest. Warren made Christmas
extra special with annual trips to select Christmas trees, by giving each grandchild a gingerbread kit
to make, and by attending church, sharing Christmas morning, and spending Christmas Day with
both of his children and all of his grandchildren every year. Warren constantly showed his support
for his grandchildren by attending their performances and competitions.
Warren leaves behind a loving family to cherish his memory including his children: Kimberly (Guy)
Gramzow and Jeannie (Tom) Cole; five grandchildren: Nadia, Lexi, and Kaleigh Gramzow and Sophia
and Isabel Cole; great granddaughter, Brooklyn Cole; and several nieces and nephews.
Warren was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, his brother: Randall Howard, and his
granddaughter: Kalyn Cole.
A visitation will be held on Monday, July 1, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Filbrandt Chapel
at 1076 S. Bailey Avenue, South Haven, MI 49090. His funeral will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor
Stephanie Norton officiating. Warren will be laid to rest at Ruggles Cemetery in Baroda, MI.
For those who wish to make one, memorial contributions may be made in Warren’s name to the American
Cancer Society at https://www.cancer.org/donate/memorial-giving.html or donation envelopes will be
available at the Filbrandt Chapel.
To view Warren’s personal web page, please visit www.starksfamilyfh.com. Arrangements have been
entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel of Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 269-637-0333.
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