John A. Howard, age 49 of Baldwin WI and formerly of North Saint Paul MN, died on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the Baldwin Area Medical Center. John was born September 28, 1962 in Saint Paul MN to parents Wilbur and Morella (Wilson) Howard. John worked at St. Croix Industries, and in the past, delivered newspapers for the Lillie Newspapers. John enjoyed bowling, playing cards, mowing lawns, and riding his bike.

John will be missed by his daughter, Ashley Ann; his sisters, Nancy Miller, Carol Howard, Lynn Howard, and Donna Howard; nephew, Rusty Howard, nieces, Mary & Carol; his dog Cody; as well as mant other relatives and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Funeral Services for John Howard will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday, March 13th at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1097 County Road A in Burkhardt WI, with Pastor Marilyn Thurber officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Services have been entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home and Countryside Crematory of Baldwin WI. 715-684-3434