SSG William “Nate” Howard
SSG William (Nate) Howard, 29, of Marshalltown and the Iowa Army National Guard’s 1-113th Calvary Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, was killed in action in Palmyra, Syria, on December 13, 2025.
Nate is survived by his beloved wife, Arianna Howard; his father, Brian and wife, Andrea; his mother, Misty Bunn and husband, Jeff; his brother, SSgt James Roelsgard; stepbrothers, Josh Bunn and wife, Modestie, and Travis Bunn; as well as his grandparents: William Eugene and Pat Neville, Vicki Brindle, and Martin and Ruth Roelsgard.
Services for Nate will take place on Saturday, December 27 at 10:30 A.M. at the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse. Full military honors including gun volley will take place outside following the service (please note this for residents around MHS). A visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:30 A.M. prior to services beginning.
Please keep this family, our community and this nation in your thoughts and prayers.
Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Nate and his family. To leave online condolences or read full obituary, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.
