Danny “Dan” Howes, 71, of Keokuk, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Dan was born on February 25, 1955, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Charles “Chuck” and Sally (Jairl) Howes. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1973, and went on to serve in the United States military, receiving his honorable discharge. He would spend most of his working career at Steel Castings, Ziegler Industries and Henniges Automotive, retiring in 2017.
A simple man, Dan enjoyed a quiet, private life. He loved listening to music on records, sitting at his table with a mug of coffee in hand, or fishing. Some of his favorite hobbies were attending races in Donnellson and playing Yatzee with his close friend Viki Rhoades.
Dan is survived by his daughter Angela “Angie” Howes of Champaign, Illinois; his father Chuck Howes of Keokuk; two brothers: Ben (Sheryl) Howes of Mesa, Arizona, and Stanley Howes of Warsaw, Illinois; his dear friend Viki Rhoades; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Dan is preceded in death by his mother Sally, his sister Janice McKeel and his brother Randy “Do-Rah” Howes.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Keokuk National Cemetery in Keokuk. A procession to the cemetery will leave DeJong-Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk at 1:45 pm.
Memorials may be directed to the family to assist with expenses.
Memories and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.
DeJong-Printy Funeral Home of Keokuk is in charge of arrangements.
