ARTHUR A. HOWARD

Arthur was born in Traverse City, on February 18, 1936, a son of the late Bernice (Wise) and E. Arthur Howard.

Art was a graduate of the Leland High School, Class of 1954.

Art furthered his education at Michigan State University where he received his bachelor’s degree, and Eastern Michigan University where he received his MBA. Art served in the U.S. Army during the Cold War period and was stationed in Germany. Art owned and operated the Howard Oil Co. in Ishpeming for 31 years, retiring in 2005. Art was a longtime member of Mitchell United Methodist Church, _e Wawonowin Country Club, Ishpeming Noon Kiwanis Club and the Greenwood American Legion Post #114.

Survivors include a son, Matthew Howard of Negaunee; a daughter, Kathleen (Steve) Stein of Cedarburg, WI; grandchildren - Trevor Howard, Madeline and Samantha Stein; his sister, Bey (Bill) Kiessel of Suttons Bay, brother, Bob (Sharon) Howard of Lake Leelanau, along with numerous nieces & nephews. Art was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Kristol Simpson and his sisters Donna Schaub and most recently, Nancy Priest.

The memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 10th at the Martinson Funeral Home in Suons Bay with the family greeting friends from 11:30 a.m.

Please share condolences and memories with Art’s family at www.martinson.info. Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau.