Howard F. Schrickel, 97, of Fremont, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Parkcliffe of Northwood in Northwood, OH. He was born on April 24, 1923 in Clyde, OH to Maurice and Mandella (Hoeflick) Schrickel. He was a graduate of Clyde High School. Howard served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was awarded American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal. He married Marcella R. “Sally” Horn on October 8, 1949 at St. Joseph Catholic Church and she preceded him in death on August 21, 1995.
Howard was the business manager at Tschumy’s Interiors from 1949 until the 1970’s until he retired. He was a founding member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Howard was also a member of the Fremont Moose, Elks, American Legion and Rotary Club. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, fishing, traveling, playing bridge and gardening.
Howard is survived by his sons, Stephen (Mary) Schrickel, Oregon, OH, Mark (Lisa) Schrickel and Thomas (Shellie) Schrickel both of Fremont, OH; ten grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marcella R. Schrickel; daughter, Kathleen Kanyuh; brothers, Victor, Vincent, Edwin and Donald Schrickel.
Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, March 31, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd, Fremont, OH.
Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery with military honor’s provided by the Fremont VFW and American Legion.
The family has requested that there be no flowers or donations made in Howard’s name.
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Alison Minnich
Tom, Shellie and family,
Sorry for your loss. Our condolences to all of you.
Alison and Steve Minnich
Joanne Langley
So sorry for your loss
Charles meyer
Howard was a good man, caring and sweet. I know he will be missed. We are praying for the family. Charles and jeanette meyer
Sharon Mesnard
My husband Dick Mesnard was a cousin to your father. He was grandson of Walter Schrickel and son of Leona Schrickel Mesnard. Your father was an Important figure at Sacred Heart Parish the short time we lived in Fremont. My condolences to his family. Treasure the memories and be so grateful of his legacy.
Inez Smith, Ron and Kathy Stout
Our sincerest sympathies to the Schrickel Family-
Kenneth Jackson
Sorry to hear this sad news Steve. You were fortunate to know your father for so long. That is something I missed out on. Condolences to you and Mary. I will say a prayer for your father who is in Heaven.
Terry and Joni Beebe
Our deepest sympathy to all of the Schrickel family! Remembering the good times spent at Uncle Howard and Aunt Sally’s house playing cards and games with the cousins! Fond memories of our cottage vacation together at Klinger Lake, and of course, the awesome camping trip out West! Keep the wonderful memories in your heart! Love and prayers, Terry and Joni(Schrickel)Beebe