Howard Raber

Howard Lemoyne Raber, 84, of Wooster, went home to his Lord and Savior Friday, December 4, 2020 with his family by his side.

Per the families wishes, there will be no services.  Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to North Life Baptist Church at 2437 Back Orrville Rd, Wooster, OH 44691 or LifeCare Hospice at 1900 Akron Rd. Wooster, OH 44691.

Howard was born September 25, 1936 in Morgantown, WV to Howard and Georgia {Snodgrass} Raber. He grew up in a loving home.

He married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Kennedy, and they were married for 65 years.

Howard worked for the College of Wooster as the Director of Food Service for 25 years.  He was a member of North Life Baptist Church.   Howard was a self-taught wood carver and loved going to Montana to fly fish with his family and friends. He and his wife traveled to each state mostly in their 5th wheel camper.

Howard will be deeply missed by his wife; daughter Deborah (Cameron) Heasley of Wooster and son Howard Raber II of Cortland; grandchildren Jason and Lara Heasley, Jessica and Sean Holton, and Hanna Raber; great-grandchildren Cade, Brandt, Karis, Nathaniel, and Micah.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Pamela Miller, infant son, and granddaughter Jennifer, and two sisters Betty Pitrole and Mary Lloyd.