Catherine "Ann" Rowlader

Rowlader, Catherine "Ann" Byron Center, MI Catherine "Ann" (Braendle) Rowlader, age 88, entered her heavenly home on Monday, April 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert B.; parents, Catherine and Perle Braendle; sister, Mary Nachtegall, and brothers, Tom and Don Braendle. Ann will be lovingly remembered by her children, Beth and Jerry Makarewicz, Rob and Michelle Rowlader, Ellen and David Van Timmeren, Maggie Rowlader, Gus (Dennis) and Jan Rowlader, Kathleen "Kat" and Todd Antrim, Jeff and Karen Rowlader, Christine and Joe Lesar, Michael and Stephanie Rowlader, Mary and Terry West; 17 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and sister-in-law, Pat Moeller. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 am Friday, August 7, 2020 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 4101 Clyde Park Ave., SW, with Fr. John Vallier as celebrant. The family will greet visitors from 10 - 11 am prior to the service. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Please adhere to current COVID social distancing and mask wearing requirements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 29777 Telegraph Rd. Suite 1651, Southfield, MI 48034 or Mary Free Bed, 235 Wealthy St., SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.