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1932
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2018
Joan Rowen Obituary
Portland - Ms. Joan Rowen, age 85 of Portland, TN passed away at home in her sleep on August 5, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband Robert Rowen, a son Brian Rowen and a brother Gordon Lohman.
Ms. Rowen is survived by her sons Mike Rowen (Jill) and Tim Rowen (Phyllis), daughters Laurie Fosbinder and Beth Creasy, sister Laurie AuBuchon (Ken), brother Dave Lohman (Marty). Grandchildren Brandy McConnell (Josh), Jennifer Fosbinder (Garrick Reid), Ashley Adams (Brandon), Bobby Fosbinder (Brooke) and Wendy Edwards (Nick). Great grandchildren Julie and Kalie Adams, Emma, Riley and Raelynn Edwards.
The family is honoring her wishes to be cremated with no services planned. In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made to Amedisys Hospice, 400 Royal Pkwy. Nashville, TN 37214.
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January 20, 2019
Joan and I lived in the same dorm at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. We were inveterate bridge players, who sometimes played all night. I remember visiting her family in Western Springs. Bob and I were both social workers. When he was in Madison, he stayed with Dave Condon and Jack Moffatt, who later became my husband. When my work for the state took me to the western part of the state, Bob and I always shared dinner and visits in Prairie du Chien. I introduced him to Joan in Madison as a fourth for bridge with mutual friends. I was at their wedding and stayed in touch for many, many years. I'm sorry this note is delayed, but hope the family can still share my most heartfelt sympathy. I am in touch with Dave Condon, and will share this sad news with him.
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