Obituary of Howard Mesecher

86, passed away on December 3, 2008, at San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital in Banning. Howard was born in Davenport, IA, on August 17, 1922. His parents were Roland Mesecher and Elsie Marie (Koopman). He met and married his wife of 66 years, Ethel, in Iowa. Howard was a resident of Davenport, IA for 50 years, Fresno, CA for 18 years, and Cherry Valley, CA for 18 years. He attended public school in Iowa and graduated from Davenport High School in 1940. He also attended Shrivenham American University in England and Kutztown State Teachers College. He was a Sgt. in WWII European Theater and Battle of the Bulge. Howard was a member of Highland Springs Country Club, Knights of Columbus, and the Barbershop Harmony Society. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame for Central States District and Far Western District of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Howard was also a member of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church. Howard was a loving husband, father, grandfather, family member, loved by many friends, and all who worked with him in many activities. Howard is survived by his wife, Ethel Mesecher, Cherry Valley, CA; sons, Thomas R. Mesecher (Sharon), Casper, WY, and Donald J. Mesecher (Katherine), Vienna, VA; daughter, Jacquelyn K. Linebarger (David), Tahlequah, OK; daughter-in-law, Peggy Mesecher, College Station, TX; sister, Ruth B. Bunten, (James), Cherry Valley, CA; 9 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland and Elsie Marie; daughters Shirley Ann, Theresa Jean, and Rosalie Christine; and sister, Lois Hirl. Visitation on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 from 9:30am-11:00am, with rosary at 11:00am and services at 12:00pm at Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church, 157 W. Nicolet, Banning, CA. Reception immediately following services at Blessed Kateri Parish Hall, 12th and Chestnut, Beaumont, CA. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Harmony Foundation International Inc., 110 Seventh Ave. N., Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37203.