- Date Of Birth: July 10, 1950
- Date Of Death: July 8, 2019
- State: Indiana
Howard Jay Herrick, 68, of Goshen, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 10, 1950 in Zeeland, Michigan to the late Howard J. and Johanna (Dahm) Herrick. He married the former Suzan M. Osborne on March 2, 1975 in Edmore, Mich. Surviving is his wife of 44 years, Susan M. Herrick; son Howard J. (Christina) Herrick; daughter Lori Shephard; 2 grandchildren, Miles Herrick and Cameron Shephard; 2 brothers, Maurice (Debra) Herrick and John (Laural) Herrick.
In addition to his parents, a brother Bill Herrick preceded Him in death.
Howard worked in sales and was the store manager for Mittler Supply Co. in Elkhart. He retired after 31 years of service. Howard proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1970 until his honorable discharge in 1974. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan, enjoyed traveling with Suzan and also liked to collect leather jackets and boots. He will be missed by his family and faithful dog Beau.
