Howard R. King

Rural Fremont resident, Howard R. King, 77 died unexpectedly, in the home in which he was born, on Sunday morning, June 18, 2017. He was born on November 30, 1939 to Harvey and Estella (Hetrick) King. 

Howard graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1957.  On May 10, 1958, he married his wife of over 59 years, Nancy Wickert, at the former Salem Lutheran Church, Fremont.  Nancy survives.

Howard lived for his family and was very proud of his grandchildren.  He enjoyed watching their showmanship at the county fair.  His work, dedication and hobbies were his farm.  He operated his dairy farm located in Rice Township, was a member of the Ohio Jersey Breeders Assoc., the American Jersey Club and the American Belgian Association, the Sandusky County Farm Bureau, Grace Lutheran Church, Fremont; was a former 4-H advisor and served 35 years for Rice Township as a trustee and clerk.  Howard also served his country having enlisted with the Army Reserve. 

Howard liked visiting with friends and will be remembered for tooling around his farm on his John Deere “Limo.”

Surviving in addition to his wife, Nancy are children, Jeff (Jill) of Columbus, Tim (Amy) of Fremont and Ann (Norm Frisch) King; grandchildren David, Derek, Matt, Brian, Jason, Ashley and Megan; siblings Walter (Joyce) of Fremont, Donald (Beverly) of Cincinnati, Marie (Sheldon) Overmyer of Elmore; and sister-in-law Jane King of Newark.

Howard is preceded in death by his parents and brother, LaMar.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., at the Herman-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fremont.  Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, June 22, 10:30 a.m., at Grace Lutheran Church where visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m.  Rev. Jody Rice will officiate.

Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Kingsway.

Contributions in Howard’s memory may be directed to Grace Lutheran Church or to the charity of the donor’s choice.