HOWARD PAUL POLENSKE, age 79; loving husband of Linda Polenske (nee Murton); dear father of Jim Polenske (Danielle), Tim Polenske (Carrie) and Kathy Heigle (David); grandfather of Jessica, Jordan, Joey, Drew, Alex Polenske and Rees and Maggie Heigle; brother of Harriet “Dolly” Simms (Dennis, deceased) and Diane Pappas (Gus); proceeded in death by his parents Edward and Harriet Polenske (nee Crum); loving uncle and friend of many. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Parma VA Clinic, 8787 Brookpark Rd., Parma, OH 44129. Howard was a Vietnam Veteran and a member of IBEW Local 38 for over 55 years. Service at the funeral home, Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11 a.m. Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.) FRIDAY from 6-8 p.m.