"It saddens me to hear the passing of Uncle Howard. I will always remember the time he spent with me & my dad looking for nature's markings for a class project. He was truly kind & patient. My deepest sympathy...Genevieve (Czarnik)Parra "
In loving memory of
Howard T Dobizl, Sr.
March 18, 1932 - February 20, 2020
Howard T. Dobizl, Sr., of Summit Lake, died Thursday, February 20, 2020, at his home. He was 87 years old. He was born on March 18, 1932, in Antigo. He married Jane Czarnik on June 5, 1954, at St. Veronica Catholic Church in Milwaukee. She survives.
He was a graduate of Elcho High School and went on to serve in the United States Army from 1950 to 1953 having been stationed in Korea attaining the rank of Sergeant. After military service he began a long career with Graf's Beverage in Milwaukee as a salesman. In 1977 he moved to Summit Lake continuing to work for Graf's throughout northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. He retired in 1994.
Howard was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Elcho where he helped with maintenance projects, ushered and was in their Men's club. He was a member of the Noetzelman-Boodry American Legion Post #377, Elcho.
He was an avid trout fisherman, hunter and outdoor sportsman. He enjoyed time with his friends at the daily coffee club.
Survivors including his wife are two sons, Howard (Janis) Dobizl, Jr., Rhinelander, John (Deborah) Dobizl, Milwaukee; two daughters, Barbara Marsolek, Lincoln, Nebraska, Louise (Paul) Fowler, Ringle; 13 grandchildren, Jolene (Rob), Ken (Karyn), Rebecca (Ryan), Angela, Jennifer, Sarah (Daniel), Emily (Joey), Mary (Nathan), Clare, Monica, Catherine, Rachel (Preston), Michael; 16 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his step-father and mother Phillip and Sophie Miller.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Elcho with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery in spring.
Visitation will be 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Thursday at the church. The Elcho veterans will conduct military honors after services Thursday at the church.
Tributes
"Jane, Louise, Barb, Paul and families, so sorry to hear of your loss! My deepest sympathy! ~Pat, Wisc Rapids"
"Our condolences to the Dobizl family. May peace with be you knowing Howard is in the hands of his Savior. Brenda and Gary Goerke"
"Jesus said to her, ?I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest Sympathy, Sherry Czarnik"
"Our family along with the rest of the world will miss Howard. He was the salt of the earth. He always cared about others more than himself and greeted everyone with that terrific smile that will be remembered forever. We know he was a great father because his whole family is just like him. Howard - Thanks for all of the great memories and for being one of Mom and Dad's best friends. The Paluchniak and Wagner Families."
"It saddens me to hear the passing of Uncle Howard. May the Lord Jesus Christ bestow his blessing upon you at this most difficult time. Above all, the good news of the Gospel, "Absent from the body, present with the Lord!" Hallelujah!"
"My father had a very rough early life and rarely had much in the way of good memories to share with us, but the ones he did almost always revolved around his friendship with Howard. He was a light amidst so much darkness for my father, as he continued to be for others throughout his life. I'll always appreciate what he meant to my dad and what a kind and generous soul he was to all of us that knew him. May his memory be a blessing."
"My thoughts and Prayers are with You. Uncle Howard will be Missed. May God hold you close, comfort you gently, and carry you through. My Sympathy Debbie Otzelberger"
"Howard was my husband?s (Douglas Konkel) best friend. When we would drive from Florida or Georgia to Wisconsin, his first word when we crossed over into Wisconsin, would be, ?we have to go see Howard and Jane.? They were so different but enjoyed each other?s company so much. Howard was a joyous person and I think so the joy in everyone he met. The earth has lost a great guy but the angels are rejoicing and Doug no longer has to say, ?let?s go see Howard and Jane? and he is with his dear friend, Howard."
"I was surprised and sorry to learn that Howard had died, May ckhoirs of angels lead him to his rest. with sympathy Bob Worman."
"I will miss Howard on summer Friday mornings at KoniK's. A great conversationalist - he will truly be missed. Mike Worman in Bangkok."
"We miss Howard and will continue to miss a pillar of our parish! May his soul and all souls Rest In Peace. God Bless Jane and family. Barb, Ken and Nick"