John Howley

John Carlyle Howley, 85, of Austin, died Friday, November 19, 2010 at Kennedy Park Care Center in Weston, WI. John was born April 10, 1925 in Austin to Edward and Evelyn (Donnelly) Howley. He married Donna Mae Scrabeck on December 28, 1942 in Austin. She preceded him in death October 2, 2010. He was also a veteran of WWII serving in the US Navy. John is also a retired employee of Hormel Foods. Survivors include his children, Tuti McEwen (Jeff), Bob Howley (Kim), Jim Howley (Susan) and Sally Robson (John). 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, a son Dan and a sister Georgia Ann Brewster. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 am on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. His family will greet friends one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91. Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

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