Died peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2015 at the age of 79. Beloved father of Howard D. (Ellen) Sweetman, Sandra (Peter) Petersen, Jenny (Dean) Schumacher, and Joanne "Jodi" (Michael) Bantilan. Cherished grandpa of Kenneth (Jeanette) Smolarz, Michael (Kimberly) Smolarz, Katie Sweetman, Breella Fox and Jolene Bantilan. Brother of Robert and William Sweetman and Eileen Owens. Further survived by 5 great-grandchildren, other family and friends. Memorial Visitation at the Funeral Home THURSDAY, August 13, 2015 from 2:00-5:00 PM. Memorial Service at 5:00 PM. Howard was a retiree of Allen Bradley after 35 years of service. He also loved baseball, football and doing "nothing". Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes Bay View Chapel 3275 So. Howell Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207 414-483-2322