Howard P. Cordts

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 – 1:00 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton, for Howard P. Cordts, 92, of Grafton who passed away peacefully on Sunday February 19, 2012. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 11:30 AM until 12:45 PM. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Memorials to St. Paul Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice appreciated. Howard was born on June 9, 1919 in North Dakota the son of the late Rev. Walter and Rose Cordts. Howard proudly served his country during WWII in the United State Army. Howard was united in marriage to the late Ardis (nee Estes). Howard enjoyed playing cards at the Grafton Senior Center, woodworking, raising African Violets in his garden. Howard was a member of the American Chemical Society. Howard also volunteered with tax preparation in West Bend through AARP. Howard is survived by his daughter: Shirley Cordts (fiancé William Krostag); Sister Patricia Trittin; special friend Joanne Kaus. Howard is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and many loving neighbors. He was preceded in death by his sister, Irma Pankow. Cemetery: Church Cemetery Memorials to St. Paul Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice appreciated.