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Howard Lecander, age 90, died on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Red Cedar Canyon in Hudson, WI. He was born the son of Roy and Myrtle Lecander on November 6, 1934 in Stockholm, WI. Howard grew up in Deer Park on the farm and graduated from New Richmond High School. After high school, Howard joined the United States Air Force. Howard was sent to Yale University to learn Chinese prior to serving his country in Korea. After his time in the military, Howard did his pre-chiropractic at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. He later received his Doctor of Chiropractic at Northwestern College. He married Jan Monteith on June 20th, 1959. They moved to Glenwood, MN to raise their family and start his Chiropractic practice. Howard loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and his cabin up north. He collected firearms and duck decoys, earned his private pilot’s license and enjoyed racing snowmobiles. He was involved in politics, the community and many organizations such as Rotary, Shriners, American Legion, VFW and Waterama. He did many pancake breakfasts and made a perfect pancake! He remained actively involved with many chiropractic professional organizations, such as American Chiropractic and Minnesota Chiropractic Associations. Howard was a kind, caring, people person who spent his life serving others. He touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He was an amazing father to his children and beloved papa to his granddaughters.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Myrtle; wife, Jan; sisters, Carol Mullen, Joann Hennessy, Ruthie DuBois and Bonnie Lundell. Howard is survived by his children, Jeff (Sheila) and Kay (Chuck) Kauzlarich; grandchildren, Ashely (Kurt) Traver, Cassie (Jonathon Beutler) Kauzlarich, Nikki Scheiller (Ryan Claussen), Chelsea, and Kaelyn; great-grandsons, Benek Traver and Rylee Claussen; brother, Peter (Donna); sisters, Lois (Wayne) Moe, Elaine Heittman and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family of Howard. The activities and music programs brought much joy to Howard during his stay in Memory Care and we wish to do a donation in his name so other residents may continue to enjoy this gift.
A Memorial Service was held on Monday November 25, 2024 at 11:00AM at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services (728 S Knowles Ave New Richmond WI 54017) with a visitation beginning at 10:00AM. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
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Howie was a wonderful friend, chiropractor and just a fine person. He could relate to anyone and I miss knowing he is not here. He’s in a much better place making everyone feel welcome in heaven. Hope to see you soon Howie. Love Roger
Roger , I know he treasured your friendship. Would love to hear more stories from your college days! Thank you for your kind words and call last evening. Take care.
To get confirmed at the Glenwood Lutheran Church I had to recite from memory the entire Small Catechism by Martin Luther, and all the explained meanings, to Howard, and he made it a pleasant experience! I will never forget him. Kay and Jeff, I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man.
He was always so active in the community. Thanks for sharing this memory with us 😊 I remember having to memorize all that for confirmation as well!
Howard was my chiropractor in Glenwood and also my neighbor, living across the street from us! The Lecanders were such great neighbors! RIP Howard….Jeff and Kay, I am so sorry for your loss…I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers…cherish all the wonderful memories you had together.❤️❤️❤️
Hi neighbor , thanks for the kind words. We were so blessed growing up in Glenwood – it truly was a village! I remember your dog ?Chloe hated storms and she always ran into our house to hide ! Hope you and the family are well.
Tears for losing Howie. I know he is in a better place and enjoying seeing Jan – the video was heartwarming….he was such a dear person – so thankful I knew him and for his care in chiropractic. Forever in our hearts. So sorry for your loss Kay and Jeff and family.
Thanks for your kind words Lisle and also for the picture from your parents wedding. So fun to see them at that age!
Uncle Howard was a loving, kind, and caring man. He was also a wonderful chiropractor! He treated me for many years and when our youngest son Austin had a back issue, Uncle Howard helped him out as well. Immediately after that treatment he was renamed “Greatest Uncle Howard” by Austin and since then and forever more our family referred to him as just that! We told this story to “Greatest Uncle Howard” and it made him smile and chuckle:) How blessed we were to have him and Jan in our lives.
Howard and Jan were wonderful neighbors of ours in the Rustic Ridge neighborhood of New Richmond. They were very friendly and helpful. Our condolences on your loss of father and grandfather that we called Howie.
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