Michael Anthony Van Howe, 55

Michael Anthony Van Howe of Okeechobee passed away February 3, 2013. He was born March 10, 1957 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Ponce.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Angie Van Howe; two sons, Remington Carson and Andrew Martin Van Howe; and 5 siblings.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. Friday, February 8, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church followed by funeral mass at 11 a.m. with Father Hugh Duffy officiating. Interment will take place at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.

Memorial donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301, Attn: Gift Processing.

Those wishing to leave a message of condolence and sign the online register book may do so at, www.BassOkeechobeeFuneralHome.com.

All arrangements are entrusted to the care of Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 205 NE 2nd Street, Okeechobee, FL, 34972.