Howard Fix

Howard Duane Fix died April 28, 2021, at the Haxtun Health Extended Care Unit at the age of 84.

He was born Sept. 22, 1936, in Sterling to Adolph Elmer and Ruby Lillian (Cunningham) Fix. Howard grew up in Haxtun and graduated from Sterling High School. He went on to attend Northeastern Junior College while playing football for the Plainsmen.

Howard married Barbara Hendon in Sterling on July 8, 1956. Barbara recently died on Feb. 26, 2021. The couple lived on the family farm south of Haxtun, where they raised their four sons. Howard loved farming, showing horses, auctions and antiques. He also loved coaching peewee wrestling — something he did in Haxtun for nearly 45 years.

Howard is survived by his children, Howard Jr. and wife Julie of Sterling, Chad and wife Lynn of St. Clairsville, Ohio, Randy and wife Vicki of Ekalaka, Montana, and Trever and wife Roxanne of Haxtun; brother, Tim and wife Anne of Ekalaka; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; brothers, Bob and Richard; and granddaughter, Nicki Lynn Fix.

Funeral services are set for Sunday, May 30, at 3 p.m. at the Haxtun United Methodist Church, with Pastor Jeri Soens officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Haxtun Wrestling Club.

Baucke Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.