- Date Of Birth: December 16, 1931
- Date Of Death: February 25, 2021
- State: Iowa
Howard Bormann, age 89 of Algona, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. Howard John Bormann was born on December 16, 1931 to Peter and Amanda (Reding) Bormann. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1949 and then enrolled in Farm Trade School. On December 10, 1952, Howard enlisted with the United States Army. He served during the Korean War and was stationed in Inchon, Korea where he earned the rank of Corporal. Howard was honorably discharged on November 23, 1954. Howard was united in marriage to Donna Rae Weydert on September 13, 1955 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livermore. The couple farmed and raised their five children; Denis, Kevin, Cindy, Jan and Nancy. Howard was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and had a steadfast faith that was an inspiration to many. He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Council for 70 years where he helped prepare and serve for the Mulligan Stew fundraiser. Howard was also a member of the Livermore American Legion Otto-Field Post #415. He enjoyed cheering on the Yankees, Vikings and Hawkeyes; as well as his grandchildren and great grandchildren in their sporting and dance events. Howard enjoyed being a part of the Livermore bowling league for 13 years and was an avid card player – especially solitaire, cribbage, euchre and UNO. He loved miniature horses and was part of the Algona Livestock Auction for over 20 years. Most importantly, Howard treasured time spent with his family and friends. Left to cherish Howard’s memory are his wife, Donna, of 65 years; children, Denis Bormann of Carroll; Kevin (Renee) Bormann of Algona, Cindy (Kevin) Walker of Algona, Jan (Henry) Wood of Urbandale, and Nancy (Mike) Brtek of Norfolk, Nebraska; seven grandchildren, Mallory (Garrett) Liss and Trevor Bormann, Maria (Mark) Steier, Matthew (Merrick), Nathan, Kerstin, and Justin Brtek; four great grandchildren, Charleigh, Kacy, Shaylin and Alice Steier; sister, Donna Mae Hilbert of Algona; sisters-in-law, Joann Bormann of Livermore and Joan Weydert-Baginski of Macon, Missouri and brother-in-law, Don Weydert of Gilmore City. Howard was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Don Bormann; brothers-in-law, Gordon Hilbert and Jerry Weydert and sister-in-law, Lucille Weydert. Lentz Funeral Home of Algona is serving the family, exclusive provider of Veterans and Family Memorial Care.
