Howard V. Elliott II, 94, Oconto Falls, died early Tuesday morning, June 27, 2023, at Serenity Gardens in Gillett. He was born Dec. 15, 1928, in the town his great-great grandparents founded, John and Almira Volk, to Howard P. and Alma (Rifenberg) Elliott Sr. A lifelong resident, Howard attended Oconto Falls Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1947.
On July 28, 1951, he married Barbara Scheffel at Oconto Falls United Methodist Church. He was employed in the shipping department as manager for the Scott Paper Co. in Oconto Falls for most of his adult life, retiring in 1989.
Well known in the area for his Boy Scout leadership, he introduced countless young boys into Scouting, and many obtained the standard of Eagle Scout under his guidance, a status he himself received in 1946. He was involved in Scouting for over 70 years being named Scoutmaster four times and Assistant Scoutmaster five times, while also receiving the highest scouting vigil honor, Order of the Arrow.
Howard was also instrumental in hunter’s safety education for over 30 years, the Oconto Falls Area Ambulance for 13 years and rescue squad for eight, as well as the Oconto Falls Fire Department for 26 years. He was a lifelong member of Oconto Falls United Methodist Church.
Survivors are his nine children, Mary Elliott, Green Bay, Susan (Jerry) Winter, Abrams, Joanne (Dennis) Winnega, Two Rivers, Patricia Elliott (Jim Christensen), Little Suamico, Howard (Linda) Elliott III and Douglas (Leia) Elliott, both of Oconto Falls, William (Sue) Elliott, Saunemin, Illinois, Richard Elliott (Barb Mand), Green Bay, and David Elliott (Randal Herrin), Greenfield; 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barb, on May 22, 2022; one daughter, Eleanore at age 17; two brothers, Doug and infant William Elliott; and one sister, Ida Schroeder.
Visitation with the urn present took place 3-7 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2023, at Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls. Visitation continued after 9 a.m. Saturday at Oconto Falls United Methodist Church until the time of service. Memorial services were held 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with Pastor Parmar Sherwin officiating. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery, Oconto Falls, with a lunch following at the church.
The Elliott family would like to thank the staff at Serenity Gardens, Dr. Iris Perez-Marquardt and Unity Hospice for the love and tender care you gave Howard, especially during his last days.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Oconto Falls United Methodist Church.
Howard V. Elliott II
