Howard J. Grobe, age 89, of Bernard, IA, completed his earthly journey on Feb. 18, 2022, at his home in Leisure Lake surrounded by loved ones.  To honor Howard’s life, a private family service for family and friends will be held at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Howard’s family.

Howard was born on January 22, 1933, in Dubuque, IA, a son to John and Hilda (Hedrick) Grobe.  Howard joined the U.S. Army after high school and went on to honorably serve his country until he returned home to begin his career at Dubuque Stamp.  He was a tool and die maker for over 44 years and eventually made his way into retirement in 1995.  Howard was an outdoorsman at heart and almost all of his greatest pleasures could be found under the open sky above.  In his younger years, hunting, canoeing, and star gazing were at the top of his list and he still treasures the telescope which he brought home from his service time in Japan till this very day.  Howard also enjoyed fishing whenever possible if he could find the time to make a trip up to the Northern Waters in Minnesota to watch the loons move around him while casting his poles, he was surely thankful for the opportunity to experience a little heaven on earth.  Howard was an outgoing and humble man who not only embraced life and all of its simple pleasures, but also knew how to have fun while doing it.  At the end of the day, you could often find him reflecting on the joys of life under the calming and serene glow of his Tiffany lamps.  Howard was not a complicated man, but rather an honest man among men who only strived to find the most joy he could and generously share it among his family and friends.  We will miss Howard more than he would imagine, but we are forever grateful for the time that we had with him and will wait patiently until we see him again.  Thank you, Howard, for leaving behind a legacy that can and will shine brightly in the hearts of all who knew and loved you.       

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Howard include,

his 2 daughters,

Loralie (Brad) Austin, Omaha, NE,

and Rosalie Wieland, Dubuque, IA;

his grandson,

Noah Voels;

his great-granddaughter,

Liana Lynn Voels;

his dear friends and neighbors,

Del and Tammy Bischoff, Bernard, IA;

along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents, and longtime love and partner in life, Judy Bischoff.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Howard’s name to Hospice of Jackson County.

Howard’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of Jackson County, along with Del and Tammy, for all of the professional and compassionate care and concern.   

Online condolences may be shared with Howard’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com