Howard, Bob Age 77, of Mahtomedi, lifelong White Bear Area resident. Preceded in death by grandson Ben. Survived by his wife Kay and 9 children: Jeff (Jean) Howard of Circle Pines; Tom (Kathi) Howard of St. Paul; Jenny (Ted) Hewes of St. Paul; Greg (Kris) Howard of Lino Lakes; John (Colleen) Howard of St. Paul; Julie (John) Anderson of Savage; Cheryl (Rick) Pierre of OH; Patrice (Tom) Pierre of Andover & Russ (Kim) Pierre of North Branch. There are 24 grandchildren. Family will receive guests from 4-8 PM THURSDAY at MUELLER LAKE MORTUARY, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave. at 3rd St., White Bear Lake. He was the founder of Conquest Engineering. Memorials are preferred to the donor's choice.