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Richard Rowan Obituary

Rowan Richard J. Rowan, Sr., 83, of Galloway, died Sunday, August 31, 2014. He was born August 20, 1931 in Cleveland to the late Rudolph and Mary Rozanc. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Rudie Rowan. He is survived by Julia (Park) Rowan his loving wife of 57 years; children, Carol (Abe) Frank, Kathleen (Joe) Hockaday, Richard (Elizabeth) Rowan, Jr. and Robert (Robin) Rowan; grandchildren, Connor, Carrie, Emily, James, Reeves and Parker; sister-in-law, Martha Rowan; loving nieces, nephews and extended family. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, September 5, 2014 at 11 a.m. at St. Cecilia Parish, 434 Norton Rd. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities of Columbus or Wounded Warriors Foundation or Fisher House Foundation. Online condolences may be made to www.schoedinger.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 2 to Sep. 3, 2014.

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September 5, 2014

Hi Rich,
We are deeply sorry to hear about this. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.

Under my name and MSSC teams, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father, and we hope that in a small way they help through these trying times.

Javier Escamilla and MSSC teams,

September 5, 2014

Hi Rich Rowan Jr,
We are deeply sorry to hear about this. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.

Under my name and MSSC teams, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father, and we hope that in a small way they help through these trying times.

Javier Escamilla and MSSC teams,

September 5, 2014

Hi Rowan Family,
Sorry we could not be there but we are thinking of you in your moment of sorry at the passing of Richard. God Bless

Marge & Jack Pond

September 4, 2014

Zbogom, Cousin. So sorry Julie and family....
Chuck & June Kristofelc

Steve and Debbie Leposa

September 4, 2014

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Our sincere condolences.

September 3, 2014

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve and Debbie Leposa

Ray & Connie Sternot Jr.

September 3, 2014

Dear Julie & Family, Our condolences to the loss of Richard Rest in peace cousin.

September 3, 2014

You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Zimmerman Family
Marc, Leslie, Madilyn, Matthew, and Andrew

Altercare of Hilliard

September 3, 2014

Dear Family of Richard Rowan,
Thank you for allowing us to care for Richard these past few months. It was an honor to be of service to him . We will always remember his kindness and gentle spirit. Yours Truly, The Staff of Altercare of Hilliard.

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