Visitation: Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8:00 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton.

Service: His funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at Canton United Methodist Church.

Canton. Howard Kroger, 91, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 at Good Samaritan Center in Sioux Falls.  His funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at Canton United Methodist Church.  Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8:00 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton.

Howard was born June 8, 1923 at Alvord, IA to Louis and Anna (Mundt) Kroger.

Howard was united in marriage to Nova James November 21, 1942.  They made their home in Canton.  Howard operated an excavation business in the Canton area for many years.  He and Nova owned a restaurant for several years.  Howard was a member of Canton United Methodist Church, Canton Lion’s Club, Moose Lodge, and served on the City Planning Board and city commission.  Howard enjoyed woodworking, wine making, and attending auctions.

Howard is survived by his sons- Donald (Marlys) Kroger, Ozark, AL and Ray Kroger, Canton; 9 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren;   5 great-great-grandchildren; brothers- James (Enola) Kroger, Inwood, IA, Sam (Deb) Kroger, Inwood; sister, Marlys Shaff, Sioux Falls; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Nova (2001), 2 grandchildren; and sister, Joyce Rise.  www.andersonandsonsfh.com