Rand, Rev. Howard age 91, passed away from lymphoma on April 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father Floyd, mother Leona, grandson Kipling and sister Carol Wuethrich. He is survived by his wife Lillian; children Tim (Catherine Norman), Tom (Siw Lea), Carol (Rob Avery), Terese Bridges (Patrick); grandchildren Devin and Logan Rand, and William and Elena Bridges.

Howard was a pastor with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and served churches in Iowa, Florida, Maryland, Tennessee, Ohio and Minnesota. He was a pioneer of progressive theology and acceptance of LGBTQ parishioners and pastors in the ELCA.

Howard was an excellent tennis player and played until he was 80 years old. He loved photography, spiritual books, poetry and classical music.

Per Howard's wishes, his body was donated to the University of Minnesota Medical School's Anatomy Bequest Program. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the J.B. Carlson, MD Hospice Excellence Fund of the Park Nicollet Foundation.  Please see the instructions and "Contribute" link.

Published on April 18, 2021