Howard D. Gibson, age 84 of Beaver Dam, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.

In honoring his family's wishes, a private family service will be held.

Howard was born in the town of Lowell on October 23, 1936, the son of Kenneth and Erma (Reinhard) Gibson. He was a 1956 graduate of Juneau High School and began working for the railroad. In 1957 he joined the United States Army, proudly serving his country until his discharge in 1963. He was married to Beverly Krahn on September 27, 1958. After his service, he went to work as an instructor for Kiekhaefer Mercury Corporation. He then started his own business and ran Gibson's Outdoor Shop for over 50 years. After selling the business, he continued to work and repair small engines for family and friends.

Howard is survived by his children, Thomas (Karen) Gibson and Jodi (Tom Rasmussen) Paspalofski; grandchildren, Eric Paspalofski and David (Abbie) Paspalofski; great-grandchild, Teagan; brother, Donald (Bonnie) Gibson; sisters-in-law, Marlene (Albert) Schoenwetter and Geneva Krahn; stepchildren, Russel Brandenburg, Krystal (Brian) Larson, Charles Brandenburg, and Sujen Brandenburg; step-grandchildren, Erin, Katherine (Jared), Melinda (Yury), Karen (Travis), Sylvia (Joe), Jessica (Jeff), Clinton (Heather), Kendra (Cory), Gabriella, Josiah (Kerri), and Jeremiah; step-great- and great-great-grandchildren; and further survived  by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Erma Gibson; Beverly Gibson; siblings, Ralph (Pat) Gibson and Virginia (George) Gessert; brother and sister-in-law, Donald Krahn and Marjorie (Roland) Heuer; longtime companion, Annabel Brandenburg; stepchild, Cindy Geddes; and other relatives.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family.