Howard William Doubler age 76 of Warren passed away on Monday March 17, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1948, in Freeport, IL to Irvin and Esther (Riemer) Doubler. He graduated in 1966 from Warren High School. Howard then went on to an automotive school in Chicago. Howard worked at Atwoods in Stockton, IL, and for a brief period he left and drove a logging truck before returning to Atwood, also known at Excel and Dura, for over 40 years. He ended his career as a Journeyman/Mechanic. He married Donna Meier on August 7, 1976, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Warren, IL.
Howard loved to have a garden where he would plant potatoes on Good Friday. He helped with canning and freezing. Howard has special recipes like Firehouse Chili, Brats and Sauerkraut, and beef stew. Howard was a member of the Warren Fire Department for 40+ years. Member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church where he served on council and as president. He loved going to car shows. He was very proud of his 36 Ford pick-up, 41 Plymouth, 79 Corvette, and his Chevy Silverado. He loved coaching his girls’ softball teams with Art Rendon. Howard also has owned many rental properties throughout his life. He started tiling gardens in partnership with his brother Donnie and he went on to start Doubler Lawn Care where he offered garden tiling, mowing, and snow removal for several locals. Last year Howard was diagnosed with cancer, and his son Brice started running the business with Howard doing what he could.
Howard enjoyed many hobbies as well. He would build and drive racing lawnmowers with Shawn, Brice, Brad, Brianna, Braxten, and Hayden, which would become Doubler Motorsports. He would go deer hunting with his boys and his nephews, Troy and Tracy. They would build hunting shacks and get in a little camping and fishing as well. Howard loved riding the trails with the ATV and UTV’s. He would also use the UTV for the hunting crew. He enjoyed attending his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events.
Howard is survived by Donna, his wife of 48 years; children- Stacy (Bradley) Anderson of Warren, IL, Lindsay (Jerry) Kent of Apple River, IL, Shawn (Emily) Doubler of Waukesha, WI, Brice (Catharyne) Doubler of Warren, IL; grandchildren- Brianna Anderson, Cameron (Ried Raisbeck) Kent, Braxten Kent, Hayden (Izzy Haring) Anderson, Zachary Doubler, Evelyn Doubler, Eleanor Doubler, Avery Doubler, and Michael Doubler; sister-in-law Carolyn Doubler; and several brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents; siblings- Donald Doubler, Carol Swearingen, Helen Doubler; father and mother-in-law Ruth (Clarence) Meier; grandchildren- Madelyn Doubler, and angel baby Doubler.
A visitation will take place from 4:00-8:00 pm on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, IL.
The funeral service will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Warren, IL.
Burial will take place at Elmwood Cemetery in Warren, IL.
Officiating the services will be Matt Smith.
A memorial has been established in his memory.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com
