Howard L. Fuller
September 19, 1927 — August 31, 2007
Howard Lester Fuller, Jr., the son of Howard and Dorothy Newman Fuller, Sr., was born on September 19, 1927 in New York, New York. He attended school in Pottstown, Illinois until the eighth grade. After his schooling Howard started helping his father on the farm. When he was seventeen, he enlisted into the United States Navy. Howard served his country from 1944 to 1948 with the Navy Amphibious Corps in the South Pacific where he received numerous medals.
After his discharge from the Navy, Howard moved to Avoca, Iowa and made his home. He was employed as a truck driver for Melvin Trucking, Pabst Blue Ribbon and finally with Stowe Ready Mix. He enjoyed woodworking, making signs and building doll furniture. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Avoca and was very proud of his military background. He was very meticulous with his cement work and even helped pour sidewalks for the Avoca playground.
Howard died on Friday, August 31, 2007 at his home in Avoca, Iowa having attained the age of seventy-nine years, eleven months and twelve days. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Virginia Smith and four brothers: John, Russell, Milton and Arthur and one grandchild.
Survivors include his children: Michael Fuller and Daniel Fuller and his wife, Roberta, all of Bloomington, Illinois and Cinthy Beach of Peoria, Illinois; his grandchildren: Stacy Fuller of Hudson, Illinois; David Fuller of Bloomington, Illinois; Rayna and her husband Lester Kauffman of Wapella, Illinois and Amanda Fuller of Bloomington, Illinois; six great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Graveside Services were held on Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca, Iowa with Father John Frost as the Clergy. Serving as honorary bearers were Barb Popp, Arlene Roush, Carol Gubbles, Kathy Jacobsen and Shona Bramman. Military Rites by the Fred Funston Post No. 227.
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After his discharge from the Navy, Howard moved to Avoca, Iowa and made his home. He was employed as a truck driver for Melvin Trucking, Pabst Blue Ribbon and finally with Stowe Ready Mix. He enjoyed woodworking, making signs and building doll furniture. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Avoca and was very proud of his military background. He was very meticulous with his cement work and even helped pour sidewalks for the Avoca playground.
Howard died on Friday, August 31, 2007 at his home in Avoca, Iowa having attained the age of seventy-nine years, eleven months and twelve days. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Virginia Smith and four brothers: John, Russell, Milton and Arthur and one grandchild.
Survivors include his children: Michael Fuller and Daniel Fuller and his wife, Roberta, all of Bloomington, Illinois and Cinthy Beach of Peoria, Illinois; his grandchildren: Stacy Fuller of Hudson, Illinois; David Fuller of Bloomington, Illinois; Rayna and her husband Lester Kauffman of Wapella, Illinois and Amanda Fuller of Bloomington, Illinois; six great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Graveside Services were held on Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca, Iowa with Father John Frost as the Clergy. Serving as honorary bearers were Barb Popp, Arlene Roush, Carol Gubbles, Kathy Jacobsen and Shona Bramman. Military Rites by the Fred Funston Post No. 227.
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