Joseph Gerald Howard

Joseph Gerald Howard, age 75, passed away on March 26, 2024. Beloved husband to Karen Roberta Howard for 44 ½ years. Adored father to James R. (Melanie) Howard and the late Daniel Howard. Cherished grandpa to 3. Dear brother to 2.

Joe was born on October 3, 1948 to George Jerry Howard and Margaret Johanna Weirckx in Detroit, MI.

He graduated Finney High School in 1967 and later attended Siena Heights University where he earned his bachelor degree.

Joe served in the army during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged and met the love of his life, Karen. Joe worked as an EMT for the City of Detroit for 30 years and then became a Real Estate Broker for Allied Realty for another 30 years. He was a member of the Lakeshore Optimists of Grosse Pointe, the Grosse Pointe Boat Club, the Bayview Yacht Club, and the Men’s Club.

Joe will be dearly missed.

Visitation for Joe will be on Friday, April 5, 2024 from 12 PM until 8 PM at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236. A funeral service will be on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 11 AM, instate at 10:30 AM, at Christ Church of Detroit, 960 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48207.