Howard F. Sanders passed away on December 31, 2011. He was born March 28, 1917 in Vermilion, Illinois. Howard was a WWII veteran of the European Operations. He was in the 30th Infantry Division as a Tech Specialist 4. He was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts and two combat infantry badges among other honors and awards. He miraculously survived the landing on Omaha Beach and the Battle of the Bulge. Howard, at age 13, entered the Civil Conservation Corps Camp 1657 in Leroy, Illinois from 1930 to 1935. In his childhood he lived in Sanford, Indiana and then moved to Stewardson, Illinois where he made his home with Anna and Hebert Schultz (his future sister-in-law). He was a welder for most of his life, although he was also a great carpenter. Howard built his own home for his family in Stewardson, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his father Floyd, three brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife Clara whom he was married to for 64 years, two sons Howard, Jr. and Ralph, two daughters Leona Paul and Wanda Cardinale. He had 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. He lived a long, productive and happy life and will be greatly missed by everyone. Arrangements under the direction of Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary, Cemetery & Arboretum, Wheat Ridge, CO.
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