Howard was born in Paterson, New Jersey to the late Norman and Winifred(Easley)Leitz. Howard was a business owner and salesman in Indianapolis for many years.He is survived by his sons Don(Patricia)Leitz and Ralph(Cecilia)Leitz, daughter Jeanne(Steve)Pittman, his sister Charlotte Hopkins, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Friends may call on Wed. Nov. 2, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. in Little and Sons Funeral Home Beech Grove Chapel. The funeral will be held on Thur. Nov. 3, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. also in the funeral home. www.littleandsonsbeechgrove.com