Howard A. Meck, 93, of Archbold, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2013 in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born July 21, 1919 to Clarence and Mable (Resh) Meck of Freeport, Illinois. He married Helen Roth on August 20, 1950 who survives. Howard and Helen were blessed with six children, Dorthy Sue, who preceded him in death, Don (Jane) Meck, Mary Lou (Glen) Heck, Marvin (Darlene) Rohrer-Meck, Mabel (John) McFarland and Linda (Kevin) Yoder, 16 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Surviving Howard are 3 sisters, Martha Sieber of Champaigne, Illinois, Arlene Schaefer of Phoenix, Arizona and Ethel Schmucker of Archbold, Ohio. He was preceded in death by one brother, Dr. Mervin Meck, Marion, Virginia. He was a faithful member of Central Mennonite Church of Archbold. Howard served in Civilian Public Service from 1942-1946. He served on a variety of committees at Central and participated in many local mission opportunities. Throughout his adult years, Howard was self-employed as a bulldozer operator. He enjoyed family activities including reunions, lake time, table games and enjoying God's creation. Visitation will be held 4-8 PM at Central Mennonite Church, Archbold on Friday, June 28. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, June 29 at 11:00 AM at Central Mennonite Church, with meal following. The family suggests memorials be given to Mennonite Central Committee, Mennonite Disaster Service or Gideons International.