1915
Howard
2015
Howard Richard Sweet
July 31, 1915 — February 7, 2015
Funeral services for Howard (Bud) Richard Sweet, age 99, of Albert Lea will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2015 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Chapel. Rev. Tom Biatek will officiate. Interment will be at the Alden Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Alden American Legion and members of the Freeborn County Veterans Organization. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com
Howard died Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society.
Howard Richard Sweet was born July 31, 1915 in Albert Lea, the son of Lester and Carrie (Anderson) Sweet. Howard grew up in rural Alden until he was 10 years old, and then moved to town with his family. He was a graduate of Alden High School, class of 1934. Howard served his country in the United States Navy during WWII, and was stationed in the Aleutian Islands. On February 12, 1941 Howard was united in marriage to Maxine Schaudt in Clarion, IA. Howard worked as a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Albert Lea, the Alden American Legion, Rural Letter Carrier Association and a past member of the Elks and the Grapevine Twist. Together, Howard and Maxine enjoyed square dancing. He also enjoyed playing cards, bowling and golfing.
Survivors include his daughter-in-law Nancy Sweet; sister-in-law Leona Sauer and many nieces and nephews.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents; wife Maxine; son Bradley and sister Helen Nelson.
Howard died Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society.
Howard Richard Sweet was born July 31, 1915 in Albert Lea, the son of Lester and Carrie (Anderson) Sweet. Howard grew up in rural Alden until he was 10 years old, and then moved to town with his family. He was a graduate of Alden High School, class of 1934. Howard served his country in the United States Navy during WWII, and was stationed in the Aleutian Islands. On February 12, 1941 Howard was united in marriage to Maxine Schaudt in Clarion, IA. Howard worked as a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Albert Lea, the Alden American Legion, Rural Letter Carrier Association and a past member of the Elks and the Grapevine Twist. Together, Howard and Maxine enjoyed square dancing. He also enjoyed playing cards, bowling and golfing.
Survivors include his daughter-in-law Nancy Sweet; sister-in-law Leona Sauer and many nieces and nephews.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents; wife Maxine; son Bradley and sister Helen Nelson.
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