William H. Howell

He was born Sept. 20, 1983, in Tucker, Ga., son of Mike Nevil and Dora (Howell) Reeder. Bill attended North Dickinson High School, where he played football during his freshman and sophomore years. He transferred to Norway High School for his junior and senior years to participate in their wrestling program.

After graduation, Bill served in the United States National Guard. He married Robin Vandenberg on June 16, 2012, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Niagara. They resided in Niagara and then Kingsford for a couple of years before moving to Rhinelander in May of 2017. Bill worked for Ahlstrom- Munksjo Paper Mill, where he worked on the paper machine.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and especially the time spent with his children and family. He will be missed by his many friends and relatives.

Survivors include his loving wife, Robin; two sons, William Howell and Dylan Benjiman; one daughter, Ellaneece Howell; his mother, Dora Reeder of Florence, Wis.; four brothers, Nick (Rosemary) Nevil of Fence, Wis., Jesse Nevil of Norway, Mike Nevil of Pennsylvania, and Mark Nevil of Florida; two sisters, Codie (Brent) Sauers and Yvonne (Dave) Martin, both of Pennsylvania; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gary and Mary Vandenberg of Niagara; brother-in-law, Darren (Ashley) VanDenberg of Ringle, Wis.; two sisters-in-law, Hollie (Scott) Penney, Jordan, Minne., and Jamie (Spencer) Grow of Minneapolis; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Mike Nevil.

Visitation will be held Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, from 9 until 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church. The Memorial Mass will be Saturday at 11 a.m., at the church. Rev. Fr. Michael Lightner will officiate.

You may leave a condolence or tribute for Bill’s family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com.

The family has chosen Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services-Niagara Chapel of Niagara, Wis., to honor Bill’s legacy of life.