Howard F. Stamm, 88, of Castalia, died Friday afternoon, June 16,2017, in Heartland of Waterville, Waterville, OH, following a brief illness.

He was born Nov. 23, 1928, in Sandusky, OH, and was a graduate of Huron High School. He was employed as a welder with the State of Ohio and Parkertown Quarry.

Howard was a member of Rubicon Lodge #237, F. & A.M.; 32nd Degree Mason, Valley of Toledo; 33rd Degree Mason; Past Monarch of Singara Grotto; Aladdin Temple of Shriners; and the Firelands Shrine Club. He was also a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Moose Lodge, and the Dad's of Foreign Wars.

He is survived by his son David (JoAnn) Stamm of Maumee; daughter Wilma (Bobby) Pollen; 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Verna (Offenberg) Stamm; his second wife Loretta Stamm; one son John Stamm; his parents Arthur and Ada Stamm; brother Tom Stamm; and sister Ruth Ritz.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2017, in the Ransom Funeral and Cremation Service, 610 S. Washington St., Castalia, where Science Lodge #50 will conduct masonic services at 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2017, in the funeral home with Deacon Phil Dinovo officiating. Burial will be in Castalia Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to any masonic lodge or Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransomfuneralhome.com.