Obituary:

Howard Charles Davis, also known as, Howie, was born June 26, 1943 to the late William Arthur and Phyllis Nellie (Inman) Davis in Holt, MN.  He had two sisters, Lavonne and Deanna, and one brother, Conley.  Howard was baptized on July 19, 1944 and later confirmed on June 1, 1958 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Holt.  Howard attended Holt Consolidated School and Newfolden Community School, participating in football, basketball and student government, graduating with the Class of 1961.  He earned a bachelor’s degree in 1965 from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN, majoring in mathematics and physics.  In 1970, he earned a master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance from Mankato State University.

Howard was united in marriage to Rosalee Margaret Fox on July 30, 1966 at Sharon Lutheran Church in Lamberton, MN.  The marriage was blessed with three children, Eric, Scott and Lisa.  After teaching in Tracy from 1965-1969, Howard began working at Windom Public Schools in a counseling position and continued until his retirement in 1999.  He was active in the Windom Education Association, serving in various positions, including president. In 1982-83, he was chosen Windom Teacher of the Year and in 1993 was named Southwest MN Counselor of the Year and MN High School Counselor of the Year.  Howard was instrumental in starting the Knowledge Bowl program and Dollars for Scholars for Windom students.  He also served as Student Council advisor and National Honor Society advisor.  He was active in the Cottonwood County Youth Task Force.  Howie retired in 1999, but after one week of retirement, he realized he needed something more, so he continued working as a substitute teacher and Guardian ad litem.  Howard passed away on February 4, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society in Windom, where he resided for two days.

Howard attended most of the grandchildren’s athletic events and school performances.  He enjoyed playing cards, going to high school sporting events, woodworking, reading and spending time with his family.  

Howard had a lifetime appointment as a Remick trustee and has served on the board since the death of Mr. Remick.  He worked with the City of Windom, Cottonwood County and Windom School District to find ways that the Remick Foundation could positively impact the community.  Howard contributed greatly through his service with the Foundation, discovering the needs of the community and seeking ways to improve the lives of children, with special concern for the disadvantaged.  He also served as a member of ROMEO friends.  

Howie was an active member of the American Lutheran Church in Windom.  He served as a Sunday School teacher and superintendent, President and Vice President of the Congregation, Trust Fund Board, and Personnel Committee. He also worked closely with Dave Vaupel making prayer candle tables, hymnal boards, crosses and holding crosses.  

Howard is survived by his wife, Rosalee, three children, Eric (Michele) Davis of Charlotte, NC; Scott (Anna) Davis of Minneapolis, MN; and Lisa (Tim) Young of Jordan, MN; nine grandchildren, Cameron and Erica Rose Davis; Grace, Ellen and Paul Davis; Isaac, Seth, Sarah and Levi Young; and one sister, Deanna (Ed) Lallum of Phoenix, AZ.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William (1966) and Phyllis Davis Maijala (2012); one brother, Conley Davis (2013); and one sister, Lavonne Blair (1995).

Blessed be the memory of Howard Charles Davis