Howard “Howie” S. Seaman, 69, of Fremont, OH passed away at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. He was born July 19, 1947 in Zanesville, OH to Samuel Howard and Sadie (Tanoury) Seaman. He was a 1966 graduate of St. Joseph High School. Howie received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Tiffin University.
Howie married Doris M. Halbisen on November 1, 1975 in Michigan and she survives. He and Doris owned and operated Howie’s Tavern on Ohio Avenue in Fremont for thirty-eight years until he retired in 2014.
Howie was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, the Loyal Order of The Moose and Ducks Unlimited. He was a hunter and enjoyed riding his Harley, sports and playing cards with his friends. He loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Howie is survived by his wife of forty-one years, Doris M. Seaman, Fremont, OH; daughters, Jennifer (Matt) Radde, Grove City, OH and Magdalena (Daniel) Laughlin, Perrysburg, OH; siblings, John Seaman, Bel-Air, MD, James (Najah) Seaman, Oregon, OH and Catherine Swart, Maumee, OH; grandchildren, Jaid, Jaxon, Gavin, Oliver and Everly and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Adam Swart.
Visitation: Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH. A vigil service will take place at 7:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, June 24, 2017: 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd., Fremont, OH, with Fr. John Blasar officiating.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Fremont, OH
Memorials: Stein Hospice or Autism Society of Northwest Ohio
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Bob Hahn
May you RIP, Howie!
Bill &Bonnie Peiffer
Sorry to hear about Howie. We will remember him in our prayers.
Bill &Bonnie Peiffer
Shelia Prosser-Krokson
My deepest Sympathy go to the family. Howie was a really nice person always loved having conversations with him whenever I visited and lived back home. I always loved frequenting his establishment. May you rest in the arms of the Angels my sweet friend.
Mike and Debbie Joseph
Rest in peace Howard. Our prayers are with you Doris and your family. We are sorry we are unable to be there. You are in our thoughts and prayers with love.
Bill & Bonnie Peiffer
Prayers to all the family. Howie was a good guy. He ran a nice neighborhood bar.
Judi n pwee Anderson
Sorry for the loss of a good man. He was a character… n will be missed.
Duck
HOWIE MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOUR FRIEND. DUCK
Richard Riehl
Prayers to the whole family . Howie was a great man and great bar owner . He will be missed .
Terry Billow
You were the best boss ever Howie! Peace be with you.
Denise Karfit
Good by old friend I know you and KK are havin a cold one all my prayers have gone with you.
Cyndi and Norb Bliss
Doris, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
LINDA AND ISMAEL VALLE
THAT WAS THE FIRST BAR THAT ME AND MY HUSBAND WENT TOO 27 YEARS AGO IZZY WAS ON THE POOL LEAGUE HE WAS GOOD PERSON TO BE AROUND I WILL NEVER FORGET HIS SMILE R.I.P “HOWIE” U WILL BE GREÄTLY MISS AND MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY
John & Carolyn Rhodes
Our condolences, the family is in our hearts and prayers.
Steven Pfefferle
Prayers to all
Linda Stotz
Doris. Have been thinking about you and your family during the loss of Howie. He was a good man and a generous person. He always acknowledged you each time you met. He was a kind, understanding and forgiving man. He was a fine role model for his children and grandchildren. He was a good, loyal friend to others. He will be missed.
Your video captured his spirit. Sending my love to you and your family. May you find peace in knowing that Howie will always be with you in spirit. Prayers.
john Irish
My thoughts are with John and Jim, Howie was a good and memorable guy.
Lynda Ellickson
R.I.P., my old friend. So happy that you had a full & good life. Condolences to your family.