DeForest:

Donald LeRoy Rowe, age 84, of Deforest, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Middleton Village Nursing Home on Saturday, April 30, 2016. He was born December 31, 1931 in Iowa County near Dodgeville, the son of Wesley and Dora (Ferrell) Rowe. Don served in the U.S. Army on the front lines during the Korean War. He married Kathryn Meixner on May 21, 1955 at the North Windsor United Methodist Church, DeForest, where Don was an usher for over 50 years. He was involved with his church on the board of trustees, administrative board, and was a charter member of the dart ball team.

Don was employed for 40 years at Hult Chevrolet-Thorstad Chevrolet. After retirement, he mowed lawns for the DeForest Schools.

For enjoyment, Don loved fishing, going “up north” for 52 years for a week of fishing. He took pleasure in gardening and being with family and his many trips to Branson, MO. He thoroughly enjoyed his recent trip to Washington D.C. on the Veteran’s Honor Flight, with his daughter, Donna.

Donald is survived by his wife of almost 61 years, Kathryn; his daughters, Donna (Steven) Lindeman, Debra (Rodney) Abel; fiv e grandchildren, Mathew (Alicia) Lindeman, Michael (Mary) Lindeman, Nicole (Kyle) Hampton, Betheny (Steven) Miller, Cassandra (Mark) Dennis; fourteen great-grandchildren, Kylah and Samantha Lindeman, Hannah and Travis Lindeman, Ashlynn, Jeremiah, Evan and Ryder Hampton, Elijah, Wyatt, Silas and Genevieve Miller, Tristan and Madilyn Dennis; step grand-son Cody Dennis; his brother, Francis Rowe and sister-in-law, Jean Rowe. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; brother and wife, Kenneth and Shirley Rowe; brother, Glenn Rowe; sister and husband, Elizabeth and Robert Lindeman; sister-in-law, Viola Rowe; and infant great-grandson, Connor Dennis.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Home Health United and Middleton Villa; and a special thank you to Sister Theresa, Chaplain of Hospice, for all her help and support.

A Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 9, 2016 at NORTH WINDSOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 7523 S Meixner Rd, DeForest, with Reverend Dianne Vielhuber officiating. Burial will follow at North Windsor Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday, May 8 at Ryan Funeral Home, 6924 Lake Road, DeForest, and again on Monday, May 9 from 10 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to Wisconsin Parkinson’s Association or a charity of your choice.

Donald Rowe

December 31, 1931 - April 30, 2016

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