John T. Rowland

John T. Rowland

John Rowland Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 30, 2011.
Rowland, John T. Age 89, of Apple Valley, formerly of Minneapolis, passed away on January 28, 2011. WWII Veteran. Retired Engineer from Control Data. Preceded in death by daughter, Ann; sister, Ruth Sanchez. Survived by wife of 59 years, Mary; children, Tom (Dorie), Peter (Sue), Jean (Glenn Lee); grandchildren, Mya, Jordann, Mitch, Devin; brother, Robert Rowland; brother-in-law, Alex Sanchez; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Memorial Mass Wednesday, February 2nd at 10 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 4030 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan 55122. Visitation 1 hour prior to church service. Cremation Society of MN (952) 924-4100

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February 7, 2011

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Ron Smith

February 7, 2011

I worked for several years at Control Data with John and remember his friendliness, integrity, and competence. My condolences.

February 6, 2011

My sympathy to the family. I worked with John at Control Data for a number of years. He was a great guy.
Barney Bernauer

LaVonne Benson

February 1, 2011

Pete and family -
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Know you are in the prayers of many.
Blessings -

January 31, 2011

Mary and Family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you at this time of great loss. John was a trooper and enjoyed visiting with him whenever I saw him in the halls here at SummerHil.
Warmly,
Carol Ann Wilson, Appple Valley,MN

Barb Ziegler

January 31, 2011

Pete, Sue and family-my deepest sympathies. May your dad's memory live forever in your hearts and may the blessings of his love surround you always. Take Care

January 30, 2011

Pete and Sue please accept our deepest sympathies in John's passing. Losing a parent is never easy; but his spirit is healthy now and he surrounds you and your family during this difficult time.
Paul and Nancy Eull - Rochester, Minnesota

Shurkey & Cliff Jacobson

January 30, 2011

Mary, we want to let you know that we are praying for you and your family during this sad time. John's smile will be missed around the halls of Summerhill. We enjoyed our visits with him when he collected the mail. Our sympathy goes out to you during this time.

Cliff & Shirley

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