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THE ENQUIRER LOCAL NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011 C5 Ohio-Indiana obituaries kenge. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lord Christ the King Church, 3223 Linwood Friday, March 11 at Friends may call at Geo. H.

Rohde Son Funeral Home, Mt. Lookout Thursday from 5-8pm. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O.Box 633597, 45263. Online condolences at www.rohdefuneral.com GEOGHEGAN Mary Ann, (nee Schulte), beloved wife of the late Thomas H. Geoghegan, loving mother of Tom, Mike (Nancy), Paul (Sharon), Dan (Mary), John and Matt Geoghegan, dear sister of Martha (the late Frank) Johnson, Joan (Bill) Rohde, Jinny (Ted) Wenstrup the late Sue (Elmer) Ko- GIBSON Alonzo G.

Age 81 of Cincinnati, US Army Korean Conflict Veteran; passed March 6. Loving husband of Ruby (nee Collins); beloved father of Glenda Gibson Garver (David), Sharon Gibson Adams, and the late Ronald A. Gibson; devoted grandfather of Marlan D. Merck, Bobby Garver, Chris Garver, Brandon W. Anglin, Gracie Carson, Brandon D.

Toms, Kristen Mathis and Wesley Gibson; and great-grandfather of Luna Mathis. Visitation: 10 a.m. until service (11 a.m.), Friday March 11 at Avance Funeral Home Crematory, Fairfield. Burial: Graceland Memorial Gardens. Memorials: TCA, 07350 Dixie Fairfield, OH 45014.

Condolences: avancefuneralhome.com GILPIN William Loving husband of the late Catherine C. Gilpin (nee Kleckner). Father of Darlene Lubkeman (John), Bonnie Rankin (Bob), Joyce Sissel (Keith), Deborah Mersch and Regina Hutchison (Mark). Grandfather of 15, grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 31 great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his Brothers Harold and Ralph Jenks, Arthur and Clarence Gilpin, Sister Ruth Huber.

Visitation will be at E.C. Funeral Home 177 W. Main St. (St. Rt.

125) Amelia, on Friday March 11th from Mass of Christian Burial Saturday March 12th at St. Peter Church 1192 Bethel New Richmond Rd. New Richmond Oh, 45157. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.ecnurre.com GMUCS Sr.

Mary Matthew Gmucs, S.C., beloved member of the Sisters of Charity, dear sister of the late Valente, John, Steve and Joseph Gmucs, Mary Bokros, Anne Toma, Susan Flower and Katherine Urso, survived by nieces and nephews. Departed Friday, March 4, 2011 at the age of 92. Visitation will be on Friday, March 11 in the Motherhouse Heritage Room from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial in the Motherhouse Chapel at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Motherhouse Cemetery.

Memorials to the Sisters of Charity Retirement Fund, 5900 Delhi Road, Saint Joseph, OH 45051. Condolences may be expressed at: GilliganFuneralHomes.com. HANSON Ruby E. Hanson (nee Walker) beloved wife of the late Keith A. Hanson, loving mother of Betty (Neil) Pence, Linda (Jerry) Allen, Sherri (Jeff) Bunger and the late Joyce Pickerill (Jim), dear grandmother of Cynthia (Shawn) Duncan, Terry (Cheryl) Pickerill, Mark Lashley, Ashley and Kevin Bunger, great-grandmother of Makenzie, Maranda, Scarlette, Zoey and Joel, sister of Mossie Meadors.

Died March 8, 2011. Age 84. Visitation Saturday, Mar. 12th from until time of Funeral Service at at MihovkRosenacker Funeral Home 10211 Plainfield Rd. (just south of Glendale-Milford Rd).

In lieu of flowers memorials to American Diabetes Assoc. www.mrfuneralhome.com HARLOW Mary Darlene (nee Herzner) beloved wife of Paul Harlow and the late Charles Masters, devoted mother of Melody (Jesse) Needels and Randi (Joseph) Harlow, dear sister of Brenda Boone, Donnie Herzner, Roberta Ryan, and Adrienne Hilton, also survived by 8 grandchildren. Mar. 4, 2011. Age 52 years.

Residence Mt. Washington. Service at TP WHITE SONS Funeral Home 2050 Beechmont Ave. Mt. Washington on Mon.

Mar. 14, at 11 AM. Friends may visit on Mon. from 10-11 AM. HARRISON C.

(nee Ludwig) beloved Louise, Charles Harrison, loving mother of Patricia (Bob) Tenbrink, Linda (James) Ransick and the late Warren "Bill" Harrison, dear grandmother of 8 grandchildren, 14 grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild, she is also surived by several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Tuesday, March 8, 2011, age 88. Visitation Saturday 10 AM until time of Blessing at 11AM at the Vitt, Stermer Anderson Funeral Home 3425 Harrison Ave. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Koman For the Cure or Down Syndrome Society.

www. andersonfuneralhomes.com. Ohio-Indiana obituaries HESSELBROCK Logan infant son of Jonathan and Michelle (Bulach) Hessel2011 passed away on Monbrock was, born on February 8, day, March 7, 2011 at Children's Hospital in Cincinnati. He is survived by his parents; his grandparents, Karen Westrich and Tim Hesselbrock and Dave and Sandy Bulach; aunts, Heather (Geff) Garnett and Megan Westrich; uncles, Michael Bulach and Gary (Kelly) Hesselbrock; his cousin, Evan; and many other loving relatives. There will be a private burial mass with interment following in St.

Aloysius Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made in Logan's memory to the Ronald McDonald House, 350 Erkenbrecher Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229 or to Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Research, P.O. Box 5202, Cincinnati, OH 45201. www.charlesyoungfuneralhome.com HULLER Robert 94, beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee McEneny), loving son of the late William and Emma Huller, dear cousin of Ruth Rubendunst, Helen (Bill) Toth, Glenn (Julie) Toth and Billy Toth, loving uncle of Judy McEneny, Lynne McEneny, Sheila (David) Bopp and Kim McEneny. Former resident of Dayton, OH passed away March 7, 2011.

Bob began working as an automotive engineer for Superior Auto 1938 and bought the business in 1961. He did extensive work for DPL, Cincinnati Bell and Cincinnati Gas Electric Co. He and his wife sold the business in 1981 and traveled extensively around the world. Bob was a charter member and usher at St. Henry's Church in W.

Carrollton. He relocated to Maineville, OH after the death of his wife in 2008. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 944 E. US Hwy 22, Morrow, 45152 on Saturday, March 12 at 10:30 AM.

Memorials may be sent Engineer's Club of Dayton 110 E. Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402 or Alice Lloyd College, 100 Purpose Rd, Pippa Passes, KY 41844. For details or to send a condolence, visit www.muellerparker.com HUTCHINS Carol J. Miller (nee McElfresh), 57 of Lake City Florida formerly of Pleasant Ridge passed away Nov. 13, 2010.

Beloved Mother to Nick (Tess) Sarah Miller. Sister to Sue (Jack Ryan), Patty and Randy McElfresh. Grandmother to Katie Miller, Aunt to Bill (Ashley) and Joe Ryan. Great-Aunt to Alexandra Ryan. Visitation will be Sunday March 16th 3-5 P.M.

with services at 5 P.M. at Staley-Crowe Funeral Home 7140 Plainfield Rd. Deer Park, OH. Guest-book at WWW.STALEYFUNERALHOME. COM JAMES Lonnie F.

of Deer Park, OH. Beloved husband of Nancy A. (nee Davis) James. Loving father of Jim James, Jerry James, Jeanette Koch and Jessica Wittmer. Caring grandfather of Lauren, Taylor, Kateland, Lindsey, Tim and Leeza.

Also survived by many brothers and sisters. March 8, 2011, age 72. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. KAHN Joel Ira, age 58, passed away March 8, 2011, beloved husband of Susan F. Kahn, devoted father of Philip Kahn, step-brother of Sandra Rubin of NY Elaine Gelber of Washington, D.C., loving grandfather of Caleb Kahn.

Services Weil Funeral Home, 8350 Cornell Friday, March 11, 11:30 A.M. Visitation begins at the funeral home at 10:30 A.M. Friends may call on the family at the Kahn Sat. evening 7-9 P.M 1-4 P.M. 7-9 residence, P.M.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 4440 Lake Forest Suite 120, Cinti, OH 45242 would be appreciated. Weilfuneralhome.com KETLEY John age 88, died March 3, 2011, devoted husband of Veolia Ketley; loving father of Horace, Walter Louis and Lessie Williams and Lessie Buford and the late Theodore Fambrough; fond grandfather of 19, great-grandfather of 37 and also great survived father of by a host of in-laws, other relatives and friends. Funeral services Saturday at Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home, 11400 Winton Rd. Visitation 12-1pm. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

Forward condolences to www.thompsonhalljordan.com. KINNAIRD Linda R. (nee Norris), beloved wife of Lee Kinnaird, devoted mother of Julie Goodhew, Jill Kinnaird and Geffery (Terry) Kinnaird, loving grandmother of Megan, Kaitlin, Ryan and Geoffery, dear sister of Elmer Norris, Sandra Graham and the late Gordon Norris and Marsha Cordi. Tuesday, March 8, 2011, age 69 years. Resident of Milford, Ohio.

Memorial services, Evans Funeral Home, 1944 State Route 28, Goshen, Saturday, March 12th at 11 AM. will receive friends, 10 AM until time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that spend time with someone you love. www.evansfuneralhome.com Ohio-Indiana obituaries KUHLMANN Dr. William D.V.M.

Beloved husband of Freda "Fritzi" Kuhlmann, nee Ours. Loving father of Christopher Kuhlmann, Carrie Kuhlmann and Hans Kuhlmann. grandfather of Taylor KuhlDear, and Kelly Schumaker. Loving brother of Nancy (Dick) Martin and Judy (Bill) Noes. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews.

2011 at residence in HarriPassed away, Sunday March 6, son, Ohio. Age 79. Visitation in the John C. Brater Funeral Home, 201 S. Vine Harrison, Oh.

45030, Friday, March 11 from 4 to followed by Masonic Services by the Snow Lodge AM, Scottish Rite Ring Service and services by the Fraternal Order of the 100F 140. Funeral service in the funeral home on Saturday, March 12 at 10:30 A.M. Interment in Glen Haven Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Legacy Christian Church or Fourgotten Paws through the funeral home. www.braterfuneralhome.

com KUHN Thelma "Toni" D. Beloved wife Paul Kuhn. mother of John (Christine) Loving, Gladfelter. Cherished step-mother of Megen (Steve) Hilmer, Jeff (Anne) Kuhn, Heidi (James) McDonough. Devoted nana of Heidi, Megan, and Michael.

Adored step-grandmother of seven. Caring greatgrandmother of three. Loving sister of Jean Troutman. She was preceded in death by her previous spouses, Howard "Duke" Gladfelter and Herb Hilmer. Passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2011.

A private family service will be held. Entombment Spring Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to The Salvation Army, Cincinnati Symphony, and the Cincinnati Art Museum. Sympathy may be expressed at www.springgrove.org. MITCHELL Ida C.

Mitchell, of Stone Mtn GA passed away at home on Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Born September 13, 1920 in North, SC, she is the daughter of the late Hannah and Garfield Johnson. Ida, her husband, Charles of 59 years and her family lived in College Hill and Mt Healthy from 1973 to 2002. Ida worked in the N. College Hill school system and was an active member of Allen Temple AME of Cincinnati.

She is survived by her husband Charles; children Bruce (Brenda), Charlesha, Charles and daughter-in-law Ida Hydrick; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Josey Hydrick. Funeral services and burial will be held in North, SC at St. Mark UM Church Saturday, March 12 at 1pm with W.B. Crumel of North, SC handling the services.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made In Memory of Ida Catherine Mitchell to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852 or http: Please include the following information with your check: In Memory of Ida Catherine Mitchell Acknowlegement: Mitchell P.O. Box 870886 Stone Mountain, GA 30087 MURPHY Catherine Violet (nee Ralstin) Murphy, wife of the late Paul C. Murphy, died March 8, 2011, at Mercy St. Theresa, Mariemont. Born Nov.

29, 1920, to Tom and Charlotte (Burnt) Ralstin of Norwood, she also was preceded in death by twin sister Violet Catherine Porter, brother Howard Ralstin, and great grand nephew Brayden Porter. She leaves one niece, Betty (John) Fortune; and six nephews: Tom (Susan), Jim (Sue), Dan Bob (Kim), Bill, and Richard (Meg) Porter; 14 grand and 13 great grand Catherine lived most of her 90 years in her childhood home on Crown Ave. She studied at Hessler's Dance Studio with Vera Ellen and Doris Day, whose Hollywood fame she chronicled in scrapbooks now available in the Rare Books Reading Room of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Students she introduced to dance at Norwood's Allison Street Elementary went on to win national awards with The Studio for Dance, Blue Ash; The Studio recently dedicated the Murphy Lounge in her honor. Friends may call at Tredway-Pollitt-Staver Funeral Home Friday 6:00 Friends may meet inside the gates at Rest Haven Cemetery Saturday for a graveside service.

Memorials may be made to Mercy St. Theresa Angel Care Fund, 7010 Rowan Hill 45227. PARKER Rita age 79, passed March 6. She is survived by her devoted daughters Charlene Leggette, Deborah Rhodes, and Wyndee Parker. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 11, at 11a.m., followed by Funeral Service at 12 Noon at Spring Grove Cemetery (Norman Chapel), 4521 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45232.

The Officiant will be The Rev. Damon Lynch, Jr. Interment Spring Grove Cemetery. J.C. Battle Sons serving the family.

Ohio- Indiana Ohio-Indiana obituaries obituaries RICHMOND SHELDON VESPER Juanita New (nee Colwell); Beloved wife of Kent Richmond; Devoted mother of Gemma (Bill) Lyons and Mark J. New; Dear grandmother of Cindy, Jeannie (Mike), Adam, Trisha, Scott, Kristi and Chelsea; Great grandmother of Brittany, Michael, Zachary, Trevor, Bailey, Payton, Zander, Destiny, Megan, Jaynia, Markee and Rylee; Great great grandmother of Cody and Taylor; Sister of Eureka, Annalee, Herbert, Eunice, Roselee, Bill David and the late Gertrude, Clarence, James and Francis; Monday, March 7, 2011; Age 86; Residence Ross; Funeral Service will be at Paul R. Young Funeral Home 7345. Hamilton Mt. Healthy on Saturday at 12 Noon; Friends may call Saturday from 10 AM until time of service; Remembrances may be sent to Hospice of Hamilton; Condolences may be sent to www.

paulyoungfuneralhome.com SAYLOR Mary Golden (nee Lay) of Goshen TWP, OH. Beloved wife of Millard Saylor and the late Roy Golden. Loving mother of Byrlie Golden (late Junior) Gray, Harold (Sue) Golden, Dennis (Linda) Golden and James (Sabrina) Saylor. Loving grandmother of 6 generations. Dear sister of Flora Maynard and the late Delphia Foley, Gladys Silar, Oscar, Everett and Ernest Lay.

Cherished daughter of the late Jessie Peter and Minnie (Sutton) Lay. Special caregivers; Patty Gray, Linda Golden and Sue Golden. Sister Mary was a member of the Church of God for 69 years. March 8, 2011, age 93. Services at Goshen Church of God, 1675 Hill Station Rd, Goshen, Monday, March 14, 12 PM, where friends will be received from 10 AM until the time of service.

Interment, Murdoch Cemetery, Hamilton TWP. www.tuftsschildmeyer. com SCHERER Scherer, William C. After a short, but hard fought battle with heart disease, Jesus called our Dad home. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Dad worked for after his service in the U.S.Navy in WWII and earning his Master's Degree at Dartmouth.

He moved his family to Orange fornia in 1966 where he continued his career as a commodities broker until his retirement brought him to Palm Desert, Ca. He traveled the world with Mom, loved to play golf, dance, sing and just enjoy his family and friends. Mom, (Grace Kellerman) preceded him in death ('01), as did an older brother Bill('69). He leaves behind his remaining 3 children: Vicki Tidwell(Bill), and Jim of Orange County, and Tom(Debbie) of Arizona along with 14 grandchildren 4 great grandchildren; a sister Betty Sandhas of Cincinnati, two brother-in-laws: Joe Windt Art Kellerman and numerous nieces and nephews. 'Dad, our hearts are broken, but we find peace knowing you're finally SCHUSTER Norma (1922-2011), of Cincinnati, passwed away Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at Jewish Hospital, surrounded by family.

She was born March 14, 1922, to Norman and Lenore (nee Anthony) Heisey. A graduate of Ursuline College in Cleveland and the MSW program at St. Louis University, she was a social worker for many years in communities throughout Ohio until her retirement. She is survived by her eight children, Joseph (Kathleen) M. Schuster Ill, Mary T.

Schuster, Michael (Michele) N. Schuster, John (Felice) L. Schuster, Anne M. Schuster, Margaret M. Schuster, Thomas (Pam) Patchak-Schuster, James V.

Schuster as well as 13 grandchildren and one great-grandson, and her sister, Jeannette (Heisey) Truskot. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Dr. Joseph M. Schuster, Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mercy St.

Theresa Angel Care Fund 7010 Rowan Hill Dr. Cincinnati Oh, 45227. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 11am until time of memorial mass at 12noon at Church of the Nativity Catholic Church, 5935 Pandora Ave, (Pleasant, Ridge), Cincinnati Oh. be at a private family service at a later date in Cleveland Oh. SCHWIETER Ann L.

(nee Gausman). Beloved wife of Ed Schwieter. Devoted mother of Andy, Ken and Juliann Schwieter. Loving daughter of Betty (nee Kohne) and the late Victor Gausman. Dear sister of Vicki Mergy, Mary Beth (late Jack) Rebennack and Kati (Jeff) Miller.

Also survived by many loving nieces, and nephews. Passed away Monday, March 7, 2011, age 50. Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial gathering at Frederick Funeral Home, 2553 Banning Rd. on Friday (March 11) from 5-8 p.m. Memorial mass will take place at Xavier University Bellarmine Chapel, 3800 Victory Parkway on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

Memorials may be made to Theatre Xavier, Saint Xavier High School, 600 W. North Bend Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45224 or National Parks Conservation Association, 1300 19th Street NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20036. Condolences may be expressed at www. thefrederickfuneralhome.com Tell someone how much you care. Send your condolences and leave a message on our online memorial pages.

Visit Cincinnati.com/obits CINCINNATi.com Timothy E. 67, formerly of Price Hill, recently of Harrison, OH. Loving and faithful husband of Gladys (nee Sammons). Tim chose to embrace a family that not his through birth and leaves cherished memories with 11 grandchildren He was and the 32 beloved brother of Sheldon and Eileen (Scott) Brown and superb Unc. to three nieces and three nephews.

Tim served as a Navy Seabee and was a Vietnam War Veteran. He attended UC and retired from the City of Cincinnati MSD. Tim was an avid golfer and a member of Southwestern Ohio Conservation Club. Tim passed away suddenly from cancer on Wed. March 2nd.

Memorial service will be held Mar. 12, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Newsong Vineyard Chruch, 120 N. State Harrison, OH 45030. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Newsong Vineyard Church or Hospice of Cincinnati through the funeral home. SLATTERY Thomas J.

"T.J." Beloved son of Stephen and Sandy Slattery and step son of Douglas Moore; Devoted of Cindy Edens; Loving step father of Austin and Ashton; Dear grandson of Johnny Wesley, Wanda Yazell, Jean and the late James Slattery; Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; Age 28; Funeral services will be at Paul R. Young neral Home 7345 Hamilton Mt. Healthy on Friday, March 11th, 2011 at 2 PM; Visitation will be Friday from 12 Noon until time of service; Remembrances may be sent to the American Heart Association; Condolences may be sent to www.paulyoungfuneralhome.com Esther (nee Castro) Our precious wife and mother passed into the loving arms of our Lord Jesus on Monday March 7, 2011 at the age of 85 years. Survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Jerome H. Vesper, her devoted children, Virginia (Ken) DeLeone, Richard (the late Wanda) Vesper, Jerome (the Vickie) Vesper, April (Terry) Mason and Troy late, Vesper; her grandchildren, Chris DeLeone, Jeremy Vesper, Sarah, Terry and Sean Mason; her sisters, Olga Martinez and Tomasa Alva; six great grandchildren, Michael and Stephen Vesper, Isabella and Julia DeLeone, Drew and Ellee Mason.

Sister-in-law of Richard and Henrietta Vesper. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. Visitation will be held at Miller-Busse Borgmann Funeral Home, 3464 Central Parkway at Clifton Hills, Clifton, 4-8 4 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Clare Church, College Hill, Saturday at 10 AM.

Memorials be directed to Cincinnati Shriners Hospital for Children. Sympathy may be expressed to the family by signing the online guest book at www.busseborgmann.com WATERS Betty, passed March 2, 2011 at age 82. friends, may call Saturday, time of mass 11am at St. Joseph RCC, 745 Ezzard Charles Dr. Arrangements by Jamison, Jamison Brown Funeral Home.

ZIMMERMAN Shelly R. (nee Weaver) Devoted wife of the late Mark Zimmerman. Loving sister of Sandy Brown and Sharon (Bryan) Floyd. Dear aunt of Ryan (Erin) Brown and Lindsey (Dennis) Johnson. Great aunt of Kayla Valentine.

Beloved daughter of the late Charles Weaver and Carol Byrd. Also survived by many other devoted aunts and uncles. Passed March 4, 2011, age 51. Memorial gathering will take place at Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cincinnati Columbus (Rt 42) West Chester, on Saturday March 12th from 10 am until time of Memorial Service at 11 am. Memorial donations may be made to St.

Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis TN, 38148. LIVES REMEMBERED Prof. Bob Howe loved learning and history By Cliff Radel COLLEGE HILL Certain men of a certain temperament grew up poor during the Great Depression and knew the horrors of World War II, but still managed to see every day as an adventure.

Robert Theodore Howe was one of those men. To the South Fairmount native and former Navy Seabee known simply as "Bob," life was a continuous exercise in learning, pursuing excellence and looking ahead. Mr. Howe deeply appreciated the past. But he did not dwell in it.

He had too much to do in the here and now. At the time of Mr. Howe's death at his College Hill home on Feb. 23 at the age of 90, the professor emeritus of civil engineering at the University of Cincinnati was at work on his memoirs, plus a series of lectures on the history of religion and a manuscript, "How Cincinnati Became Greater," a map laden historical examination of the development of the ninecounty Greater Cincinnati region. "Dad was very place-oriented," said his firstborn child, Barbara J.

Howe of Morgantown, W.Va. "He loved Cincinnati, his hometown. As a civil engineer, he needed to know about buildings and urban planning and highway design. But he also had to know the history of the places where he lived and worked. He wanted to know how they were settled and who lived there." Mr.

Howe's love of Cincinnati led to an involvement in civic affairs during his 37- year career at UC. He ran for City Council in 1963 and 1965. He served on the board of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transportation Authority. "Many of his students went on to work for the city and county," said UC professor emeritus Andrew Bodocsi. "He passed his passion for being exact and his dedication to engineering on to his students.

That is his legacy." The two civil engineering professors had adjacent offices. They also shared a hole in the wall. "We had a common telephone," Bodocsi said. "It sat on a platform at the base of the hole in the wall between our offices. Bob got a kick out of the phone sitting in that hole." "Dad Mr.

Howe loved and appreciated faculty-student contacts," said his daughter. "We had many students over to the house for barbecues and formal teas. My sister Nancy- and myself had to serve at those teas." Mr. Howe saw those events as learning experi- ences. The same went for family vacations.

"Every vacation we would drive, not fly," Barbara Howe said. "Along the way, we would stop and look at every dam, bridge and highway under construction. When we would get bored as only kids can do my dad would say, 'Those things are paying for this At Walnut Hills High School, "I sat next to girls from Hyde Park and Amberley Village," she said. "We lived in Northside. "I used to think: 'The other girls have more advantages than I Then, one day, a classmate told her: "You're so lucky.

You get to travel." Other survivors include another daughter, Nancy H. Bull of Columbia, son, Steven R. Howe of Anderson Township; brother, Walter C. Howe of Golf Manor; sister, Gladys E. Howe of College Hill; and two grandchildren.

His wife, Helen, died in 2006. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Twin Towers Retirement Community's Gulden Community Center, 5343 Hamilton Ave. Memorials: Women's Studies Scholarship Funds for Returning Women Students or the Howe Civil Engineering Scholarship Fund, University of Cincinnati Foundation, P.O. Box 19970, Cincinnati, OH 45219-0970; Twin Towers LEC Foundation General Fund, 5343 Hamilton Cincinnati, OH 45224; or Garden Park Unity Church, 3581 W.

Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45239. For consideration in Lives Remembered, please send information and contact number to.