Howard H. Wiese
September 11, 1930 - July 08, 2014
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Howard H. Wiese
September 11, 1930 - July 08, 2014
Obituary
Howard H. Wiese, 83, of Lake Forest, California, died Monday July 8, 2014 in Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center, California.
He was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Frieda and George Wiese on September 11, 1930. Howard graduated from Tech High School in Omaha in 1948. He served in the Korean War. In 1956, he married Doris Hoffert-Hansen. Together, they raised their son, Steven R. Hansen. Howard was a devoted employee of the J.C. Penney Co. for 46 years and held a variety of positions.
After he retired from Penney’s in 1990, he worked for Sverdrup Engineering and later for Jacobs Engineering in Irvine, California. Howard also served on the boards of Southern California HCSC Club and the National HCSC Foundation- both are organizations for retired Penney’s managers.
Howard was a long-time member of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in El Toro, California and served as an elder for many years.
Howard is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Ann Hansen of Forsyth, MO and his sister, Karen Houfek of Prague, NE.
Interment will be in Eagle, Colorado at a later date. Memorials may be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospitals.
17 responses to Howard H. Wiese
Pacita Rivero says:
July 11, 2014
In behalf of my family in zamboanga city Philippines my deepest condolences to the bereaved family of the late Howard Wiese may his soul rest in Peace from Pacita E.Rivero and family
Pacita Rivero says:
July 11, 2014
In behalf of my family in zamboanga city Philippines my deepest condolences to the bereaved family of the late Howard Wiese may his soul rest in Peace from Pacita E.Rivero and family
T. Lyons says:
July 11, 2014
Howard was always a very nice man and made me feel welcomed. I will remember him as a kind person, honest and truthful.
Tom Lemire says:
July 11, 2014
Howard was a solid guy. I met him only a few years ago when I asked him to join our Cabaret Chapter singles group that raises money for kids to be part of the OC Performing Arts Center. So I didn’t know about his 45+ years with JC Penny or Lakewood community service. He didn’t brag about – that wasn’t his style. He was loyal. Whatever he said he’d do, he did, quietly and you could depend upon him. Loved to among active people. He was a Cornhusker fan, but again didn’t boast about their success. I’m thankful I got to spend these last few years with him. TOM
Bob Holohan says:
July 12, 2014
“Howie’, as I called him, phoned me 3 years ago and said he wanted to be
my friend. I said it was fine with me. We went out to dinner about twice a week.
I found him to be a good Christian man and a patriot. He had a droll sense of humor.
I never knew if he were kidding or serious until he cracked a brief smile. I shall
miss him. Bob Holohan