Micheal "Mike" Howell

Micheal “Mike” Lee Howell, 66, of Albion, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022. Per the wishes of Mike and his family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. No formal services will be held at this time. To leave a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mike was born July 18, 1955 in Eldora, Iowa. He grew up in Albion, where he met his high school sweetheart, Deborah Mae. They were united in marriage on June 5, 1972 in Kirksville, MO. Shortly after, he enlisted in the United States Army and honorably served for 21 years. Mike served all over the country, working as the chief for the Army fire department. Upon his military retirement, they returned to Iowa and he worked as a post master in Parkersburg and Marshalltown. He retired in 2015. He and Deborah celebrated 45 years of marriage before her passing in 2017. In his free time, Mike enjoyed fishing, NASCAR and watching westerns. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and liked to pass the time working on cars. More than anything else, he loved spending time with his family, always joking and making them laugh. Those left to cherish his memory are his children: Lisa (Michael) Hurd of Albion and Jason (Amy) Howell of Gladbrook; grandchildren: Chelsea Hurd, Dalton Hurd, Payton Hurd, Cierra Trainer and Caiden Beenken; his siblings: Debbie (Dwight) Drew, Junior Howell and Craig Howell; sister-in-law, Karen (Steve) Detrick) and his best furry friend, Gordon. Upon his passing, Mike is reunited with the love of his life, Deborah; his mom, Doris (Waltemeyer) Howell; his sister, Cindy Potter and his grandson, Colby Hauser.