We were saddened to hear that Howard had passed... I had tried to contact him online just over a year ago, and had not received a reply, so we had become concerned about his continued health.   We wish to extend our thoughts and prayers to the Happe family.... we would have participated in his memories if we would have known sooner.
Howard was my first supervisor at Naval Avionics... as a young engineer just out of college, Howard mentored me in many areas of the real military engineering world, and took special interest in me when I had difficulties.  He had a wide depth of knowledge with regard to the technical aspects, as well as the management and sponsorship of many Naval Air Syst Command programs.  He always seemed to be patient in helping other new engineers, and striving toward teamwork, before that concept was made forefront in industry. 
Howard was truly a blessing to many, and we miss his smile  [and watching him select his favorite pie after lunchtime]   George Stant  EE1976

Growing up I didn't see much of Howard, even though he was my first cousin.  The reason being  he was older than I was, and he would be living many years out of town.  Since he moved back to his home town I enjoyed visits with him. I especially enjoyed his 80th birthday celebration at his home place. He became a leader in keeping  the Roeder Family Reunion tradition alive.  Those visits unfortunately changed  to the nursing home after his stroke.  He always had information to share and welcomed incoming information too.  Lately, with the COVID-19 invasion and restrictions those visits were curtailed.  Howard grew up in a family with a strong faith in God.  He took that living faith with him.  May the family find that  strength in his faith.

In times of sorrow, when words of comfort are needed most, it seems they are most difficult to say...  But may you find comfort in knowing that warm thoughts/memories and sympathy are with you.
Howard was a cousin of my deceased husband "Ralph"  and lived across road from each other while they were growing up.   

Joyce Goebel

Our sympathy to the family.  I (Gerald) was a classmate with Alan at Reitz and Sylvia was a cousin. We last saw Howard at the "brick mansion"  out near the "five mile inn"in Evansville.

To Howard’s children and grandchildren my wife, Patricia, and I send our condolences for your loss.  
It has been a few years since we saw Howard, my first cousin.  On our last visit to Evansville, Howard took great pleasure in showing us the “Happe Homestead” and his care and love of the place was apparent.   We don’t know you all but we are extended family, Gilbert was my father and brother to Lewis.  We spent many visits there.  We send you the Blessings and Comfort thru the Power of the Holy Spirit thru Christ Jesus. Amen

Howard was my supervisor for 20 years at Naval Avionics. It was a blessing working with him. We went on many trips with him. England and Scotland were the best.
Will miss him a bunch.

Howard was a genuine man who cared deeply about his family.  He lovingly shared many stories about his children and the things that the family did together.  He loved to show videos of family adventures and showing his Morgan horses.  
He was a hard worker, dedicated to his church and the things he believed in.  Howard was never willing to admit that he was "too old" to do anything!  He was a compassionate man who had the strength to show his feelings.  He could always be depended upon to do what he felt was right.

Every year,  spring  brought the return of robins and hummingbirds ........and our good friend and neighbor, Howard.  We will always miss his arrival each and every spring.
The entire family has our sympathy.
Denise and Bob Goetter

Quite an Achievement! With the help of family at times Howard was always able to keep his 1959 (I believe) fiberglass boat running on his much loved Plummer Lake.
Howard was a great neighbor. He always shared a good word with me and my family.
Howard would say to me, I can do just about anything that I did when I was younger. It just takes me much longer. Amen to that!
God bless Howard and his family. Your Plummer Lake neighbor of 50 years!

 Dad and I had our picture taken every year on my birthday when I was growing up. We were usually by the lilacs which always bloomed at that time.

I literally have a lifetime of memories about Dad. I was about 9 years old when our family of 7 was on a trip in Wisconsin. He left me at a gas station! I remember standing in front of the gas station, unafraid because I was confident Dad would return when he figured out I wasn't in the car. That's what happens when you are the quiet one! He never would tell me how far he got before returning. 

Visitation at Alexander North Chapel

Funeral Service At Alexander North Chapel

Steven Happe (Anna)

Syndi Morgan

Dale Happe (Kathy)

Beth Memmer

David Happe (Keri)

Jonathan Happe (Megan)

Jennifer Karch (Johnathan)

Sean Morgan (Kimberly)

Justin Spaulding (Andrea)

Christopher Jenkins (Megan)

James Happe (Brandi)

Oscar Happe

Roman Happe

Howard also leaves behind 15 great-grandchildren to cherish his memory.

OBITUARY

Howard Louis Happe

October 10, 1934 – December 2, 2020

Alexander Funeral Home - North Chapel

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