Gary Rowe
  • Born on: October 15, 1950
  • Departed on: August 19, 2018
  • Resided in: Cedar Rapids, IA

Gary Rowe

Gary L. Rowe, 67, of Cedar Rapids died Sunday August 19, 2018 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Per Gary’s wishes there will be no services. 

Survivors include his wife, Donna, a daughter Sheila Frickson of North Liberty; two sons Jeff and Ken both of Japan; a sister Pam Brown of Tiffin; two brothers Glenn of Wellman and Terry of California. He is also survived by two grandchildren Andrea and Casey Hansohn; six great grandchildren, and his dog Rufus. 

Gary was born in October 15, 1950 in Washington, Iowa the son of Raymond and LaJean Martin Rowe. He graduated from Mid Prairie High School in 1968. Gary joined the Navy and retired after 20 years of service.

He married Donna on November 11, 1993 in Iowa City. Gary retired from his second career with the Johnson County DHS in 2013.

Gary will forever be remembered as a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him. 
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