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ROWE, Richard L. Age 84, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday December 14, 2010 at Liberty Nursing Home, Centerville. Richard was born July 15, 1926 in Lima, Ohio to Leroy and Mildred (Lewis) Rowe. He worked for several years as a Sales Manager for Ray Bryant and Voss Chevrolet before retiring. Dick was a hunter and a fisherman through his entire life, spending countless hours in Michigan on the lakes with his family. His passion for deer hunting with his son-in-law was legendary. His love for the girls in his life, his wife Dottie and daughter, Kathy, granddaughter Erin and great granddaughter Reagan was always above and beyond. He shared the love of showing horses with Kathy and provided the most supportive environment for her to achieve her goals. He rarely missed a show in which Kathy or Erin were performing and his newest pride was all for his little darling Reagan. He was preceded in death by his parents. Richard is survived by his wife of 59 years Dorothy "Dottie" (Smith) Rowe, 1 daughter Kathy Boggs and husband Gene of Spring Valley, 1 granddaughter Erin Richey and her husband Reese and their daughter Reagan, 1 brother Robert Rowe of Zanesville. Funeral services Friday Dec. 17 at 11:00 am at Conner & Koch Funeral Home, 92 W. Franklin St. (S.R. 725), Bellbrook. Interment in Davids Cemetery. In memory of Richard, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ConnerandKoch.com. Dick never met a stranger and had a host of friends throughout his life. Even in the last year while living at the retirement community, he made his mark on several of its residents and staff. Everyone enjoyed his company and his stories for which he was famous.
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John and Jennie Penewit
December 17, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to Kathy and her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may God Bless all of you. If there is anything we can do please let us know.
Love,
John and Jennie Penewit
December 17, 2010
Dear Aunt Dottie & Kathy & family:
My deepest sympathy goes out to each of you. What a great man he was, always had a smile on his face. I just loved him! I remember sitting and listening to Uncle Dick & my father Leonard Lewis discussing fishing. What great fishermen they both were. He will be missed by so many. Keep your memories of him alive & remember he is not suffering anylonger. You are in my thoughts and prayers & May God Bless all of you.
Jeanne Lewis
Springfield, Ohio
CAROL POWERS
December 16, 2010
Aunt Dottie,Cathy, and family.
So sorry about the loss of Dick. May the Lord God, watch over you and help you through this rough time in your lives.
I am going to try my best to get down there on Friday, been having some difficulties with my car, and with the weather we have had, the roads are not in the greatest condition for travel. Even though Tim, took a chance, he is a guy and can handle any car matters that come up, I am not handy at that.Brion wanted to be there too, but because of work he could not make it either... you are in both are prayers.May God Bless you and the family..
Brion Smith
December 16, 2010
Uncle Dick was like my 2nd dad if I was not home with my family I was with Uncle Dick Aunt Dottie and Cousin Kathy. What great times they were.
Uncle Dick put in in my first horse show at the Sundowners and I got a 2nd place ribbon, but Cousin Kahty won all her events Uncle Dick made sure she had the best.
Uncle Dick got me my first job interview at Ray Bryant Chev.
I can still remember him saying now you have to work hard to keep your job I can't do that for you.
Uncle Dick would always put a smile on my face when he would show you his new used car. He would say this car is loaded Power Seats,Windows,Steering, Brakes, AIR, AM-FM Radio and it don't have a mark on it and looks A. NEW and I bought it right. I would be so excited I was ready to buy it myself he was a Sales Master.
Rest in Peace I will Pray for you.
Your Nephew Brion L Smith
The Sansburys
December 16, 2010
Dick was such a lively, fun person to be around. He will be missed at the barn, and everywhere else. Our deepest sympathies to Kathy and her family. Love, Tim, Jana, Hallie and Will
DEBI THOMPSON
December 16, 2010
KATHY AND AUNT DOTTIE, SO SORRY FOR YOU'RE LOSS. UNCLE DICK WAS A WONDERFUL MAN AND HE WILL BE MISSED..MAY GOD HOLD HIM SOFTLY IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND...DEBI
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