Kenneth E. “PaPaw” Howell

Kenneth E. Howell “PaPaw”, of Saint Peters, MO, passed away on May 13, 2017, at the age of 71, after fighting a long and courageous battle against Esophageal Cancer. Ken was the loving husband of over 48 years to Karen Howell (nee: Wilson); beloved son of the late Earl and Vivian Howell; devoted father of Kenny Howell, Kimberly (Daniel) Casey, Kristina (Matthew) Weber-Barnard, and Kevin (Jennifer) Howell; cherished grandfather of Kaitlyn Casey, Jacob Casey, Adriana Weber, Andrew Weber, Joey Weber, Jessica Howell, Tyler Howell, Trey Howell, Charlie Barnard, and Dominic Barnard; dear brother of Richard (Vera Jean) Howell and brother-in-law of Bill (Marsha) Wilson. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends. Ken is also preceded in death by his son-in-law, Christopher Weber; and his nephew, Terry Howell.




Ken proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Southwestern Bell/AT&T for 43 years before retiring in 2010. He was a Boy Scout Leader for over 10 years, while both of his sons participated, and a previous member of the Elks Club. Ken was a handyman who could fix anything, and, in his spare time, he also enjoyed camping, boating, along with family trips. Most importantly, Ken was a family man who enjoyed every moment spent with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.




Memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.