Howard John Hein, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 4, 2023, at home in Estero, FL.

Howard is survived by his loving wife, Diane, of 30 years and his children, Brenda Hein (Andy Rohling) of Portland, OR, Carrie Hein of San Diego, CA, Steffanie O'Neill (Patrick) of Milton, GA, and Scott Powers of Urbandale, IA, and 2 grandchildren, Shea and Piper. He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey Hein and Marsh Haakinson, and brother Dale Hein.

Howard was born on September 20, 1943, in Battle Creek, IA. He served in the US Army from 1965 to 1967, and  graduated from the University of South Dakota in 1971.  He spent his early career as a Certified Public Accountant.  He was active in the Iowa Motor Truck Association and served as Chairman in 2003. He retired in 2008 as President & CEO of Jacobson Transportation and Logistics Company.  His passion was playing golf, and following the Iowa Hawkeyes.  Go Hawks!

A celebration of life will be planned at a future date.  In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Howard's name to Blank Children's Hospital Cancer Center in Des Moines, IA or Hope Hospice in Fort Myers, FL ( morehope.org ).