Howard Sell, 82

On Aug. 2, 2014, Howard Sell of Columbia Falls died at his farm.  

Howard was born March 28, 1932, in Winner, S.D. His parents, Henry and Theresa, owned a ranch near Mission, S.D., where Howard grew up with his sister and three brothers.

Howard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1952 and was honorably discharged 1955. While in the Marine Corps, Howard was trained as a marine diesel mechanic and was stationed in San Diego. After leaving the service, Howard returned to South Dakota and operated a ranch there for many years.

Howard married Ann Randolph Sneed in 1965 and they moved to Columbia Falls in 1969.  

Howard was a lifelong Mason. He worked at the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company as an ironworker from 1972 to 1997, when he retired.

Howard was a big, caring man and will always be remembered for his work ethic and generosity to others. Howard’s pride and joy was his postcard-pretty farm on Columbia Falls Stage Road.  

Howard was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Sell.

Howard is survived by a son, Timothy Sell, of Sausalito, Calif.; and a daughter, Kristie Sell-Gullufsen and husband Patrick Gullufsen, of Juneau, Alaska. He is also survived by his sister, Delores Holmes, of Winner; brother, Donald Sell, of Grants Pass, Ore.; and brother, Gary Sell, of Springview, S.D.  

A celebration of life for Howard will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at Columbia Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a Shriner’s Children’s Hospital of your choice.  

Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Howard’s family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to view Howard’s tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories.