Howard Henry Schlitt 81, of Lighthouse Point, FL died July 4, 2011. Loving husband of Evelyn Hamm Schlitt, and loving father and stepfather of Lorraine C. Schlitt, Andrea L. Weaver, Cynthia L. Esformes, Marcia Shein and Jay Shein. Born in Cleveland Heights, OH to father Herbert Henry Schlitt and mother, Margaret Couse. As a young man, he served 4 years in U.S. Coast guard, became an Osteopath Physician and practiced from 1965 until 2006, moved to Fort Lauderdale, FL in 1973. Member of Coral Ridge Sail and Power squadron and served as Commander in 1986; Also member of Lighthouse Point Yacht Club and The Corinthians. He loved boating, the water, laughter and enjoyed spending time with family in friends. He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to The National Kidney Foundation https://www.kidney.org. Viewing held on Thurs. July 7 from 6-8pm and funeral Friday, July 8 at 12 noon all at Kraeer Funeral Home, 1199 E. Sample Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33064 954-946-2900 followed by entombment in Boca Raton Mausoleum.