Rowland A. Fabian

ROWLAND A. FABIAN HOBART, IN
Rowland A. Fabian, age 83, of Hobart, IN passed away February 8, 2009 at home. Rowland was born December 23, 1925 to Alfred C. and Mabel Fabian and graduated from East Gary Edison High School, Class of 1943. Rowland served in the U.S. Air Corps during WWII, then graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1950 from Purdue University where he was a member of Chi Epsilon honor fraternity. He was a Registered Professional Engineer and a Registered Land Surveyor and operated Fabian Engineers, Inc. He served 8 years as East Gary Town Engineer and another 8 years when East Gary was incorporated as a city. Rowland was a member of American Legion Post 100 and McClelland Lodge F&AM and Orak Shrine. He was also an avid pilot who owned and operated the Hobart Sky Ranch for many years. Rowland is survived by brother, Alfred (Judy) of Portage Township; three nephews: Mark (Cathy) of Portage, Matthew (Elizabeth) of Macon, GA and John (Terri) of Hobart; five great-nieces and great-nephews: Christopher (Claudia), US Army, Melanie of Portage, Faith of Macon, GA, Conrad and Erin of Hobart and great-great nephew, Dorian. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7th St., Hobart. A Legion service will be held just prior to the Memorial Service which will be at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Shumate Sen officiating. Contributions may be made to Evangelical Covenant Church Youth Fund (CHIC), 5051 Central Ave., Portage, IN 46368.