Harold E. Howick, 88, of 7541 state Route 197, Celina, died Feb. 16, 2007, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater.

He was born May 12, 1918, in Celina to Edwin and Clara Maurer Howick. On Aug. 23, 1953, he married Lavaun Hellwarth, who died Feb. 16, 1995.

Surviving are two sons, Dave (Bev) and Dennis (Theresa), all of Celina; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was a retired farmer and a local weather forecaster for The Daily Standard. He was a member of St. Pauls United Methodist Church, Celina, and was a 1936 graduate of Celina High School.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Burial is at North Grove Cemetery.

Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Contributions can be made to Celina Area Visiting Nurses & Hospice.