Howard E. Meell, age 88 of Fremont, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2008 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont. Howard was born on June 18, 1919 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Charles and Isabel (Woods) Meell and later met and married Frances Jeannette Hartman on January 26, 1943 in Elkton, Maryland. Howard moved to the Fremont area in 1976 from Wheaton, Illinois. He enjoyed running his business, Engrave-All from 1961 until December 2007. Howard served as a Technical Sergeant in the United States Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jeannette of Fremont; his children, Rev. Howard (Marilyn) Meell of Canton, Michigan; Lee Meell of Fremont; Ann (Ted) Peebles of Weatherford, Texas; his grandchildren, Kelly (Bucky) Beuten of Illinois; Kim (Thor) Vandenberg of Fremont; Teddy Peebles of Houston, Texas; Blake (Shannon) Peebles of Fort Worth, Texas; his great grandchildren, Brayden Beuten, Jansen Beuten, Reese Vandenberg, Sage Vandenberg, Dylan Peebles. He was preceded in death by is brothers, Charles, Arthur, and Edward. Memorial services were held on February 2, 2008 at the Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel. Friends may consider Rev. Howard Meell Ministry for Zambia 2008 Mission Trip for memorial contributions in memory of Howard. Friends may also send a condolence or share a memory online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel.