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1947
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2022
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RICHARD ROWLES Obituary
He was born on Oct. 24, 1947 in Clearfield, a son of the late Emery and Patricia (Raymond) Rowles.
Dick was employed by Erie Bearings Co. as a sales field representative for over two decades and Lowe's in commercial sales.
He was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church and involved with the St. Francis School Board and chaired many committees. Dick also coached Little League and teener league baseball. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 409, a member of the Clearfield VFW, the Clearfield American Legion and the Vietnam Veterans of America.
Dick proudly served with the U. S. Navy during Vietnam.
He also enjoyed all forms of wildlife, was an avid Penn State, Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and greatly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Shirley (Davis) Rowles, whom he wed June 24, 1967; a son, Rich Rowles and wife Margarita of Kissimmee, Fla.; three grandchildren, Jami, Isabella, and Matthew Rowles, all of Kissimmee; two brothers, Chris Rowles and wife Mary Jo of Clearfield, and Greg Rowles and wife Helen on Mesa, Ariz.
In addition to his parents Emery and Patricia Rowles, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael 'Mikey' Rowles.
Private services were held at the convenience of the family and burial was at the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America.
Beardsley Funeral Home & Crematory, Clearfield is in charge of arrangements.
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Ed Hoover
December 22, 2022
I worked with Dick at Lowe's in Clearfield, from the store opening in '05, til I retired in '11. He went to Burger King in clfd, Wednesdays, and sometimes I'd meet him there and we'd talk for a couple hours. COVID, put an end to that for a couple years, and we hadn't talked for awhile. We recently sold our house in morrisdale, and moved to Altoona, I never got to tell him! We were both Navy veterans of the Vietnam war. I am totally shocked at his passing! Please accept my sincerest condolences, Shirley. RIP fellow shipmate!
Lorna Carter Simcox
December 14, 2022
So very sorry for your loss.
We graduated together, a very nice man.
Prayers for you and his family and friends. God be with you.
Brenda (Wisor) English
December 10, 2022
Shirley,
I'm so sorry to hear about Dick, he was a wonderful man. May Jesus wrap his arms around you to comfort you through this time.
Audra Hawes
December 10, 2022
Many thoughts & prayers to your family as I worked with Dick at Lowe's. He became more than a coworker. I had the privilege to be mentored and became a great friend. I will miss him deeply. My deepest sympathy to your family.
Love,
Audra Miller Hawes
Crystal Kmetz
December 10, 2022
Shirley, I´m so sorry to hear of Dick´s passing! He was a wonderful person to work with and I´ll cherish all the memories! May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John and Anna Marie Toto
December 9, 2022
Dear Shirley and family,
Just to let you know we are thinking of you all during this difficult time and express our very deepest sympathy in Dick's passing.
May God Bless you always.
Richard Ingram
December 9, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to Shirley and family. He was such a nice guy, always pleasant. Prayers for him and his family.
Linda Askey
December 9, 2022
Shirley and Family,
Heartfelt sympathy on your loss.
Linda (Raymond) Askey
Beth Hallstrom
December 9, 2022
Dear Shirley,
So sorry for your loss. What an impact he made in our community. A death in the (old) Progress family is felt by all of us.
Beth Hallstrom
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