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William J. Rowan III

Washington, District of Columbia

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DIED
March 21, 2025
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Washington, District of Columbia

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Bill Rowan passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025 at home at the age of 85. A life-long resident of Chevy Chase, Maryland, he graduated in 1957 from Gonzaga College High School, where he is a member of the Athletic Hall of Fame. He went on to attend the University of Detroit, where he played...

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Bill Rowan was a great friend and colleague who modeled professionalism, competence, and friendship. What a pleasure to have him sit in District Court with my colleagues and me. He was a smart, sage, and kind person and a great example of the best of our profession. I shall miss his counsel and his humor. Patricia Mitchell

What a great man, and a great lawyer!

Bill and I go way back to when he was hired by Heeney and McAuliffe instead of me. A great lawyer and judge. My condolences to the Rowan family.