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Rowland, Emmert A

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Emmert A. Rowland

Emmert A. Rowland, 93, of Newton died Friday (Nov. 30, 2007) at Asbury Park Healthcare in Newton.

He was born Aug. 2, 1914, in rural Peabody to Daniel T. and Effie Alice (Moss) Rowland. He married Virginia Hanke on Dec. 5, 1944, in Wichita. She preceded him in death on Feb. 25, 2006.

He retired from Beech Aircraft after being with the company for 38 years. Emmert was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and was stationed in Alemeda, Calif.

He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and the Double Duty Sunday school class, and held leadership roles throughout the years.

Emmert enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, restoring furniture, raising Brittany hunting dogs and restoring cars. He once restored a 1965 Chevy Impala convertible. He loved to play pinochle and was part of a card group. Family and church were very important to Emmert.

Survivors include: a son, David and Linda Rowland of Newton; daughters Vickie (Rowland) Moore of North Newton and Sherry Rowland of Wichita; granddaughter, Jill Rowland-Clanton and Josh Clanton of Newton; grandson, Daniel Rowland of Newton; great-granddaughter, Kaitlynn Clanton of Newton; great-grandson, Kolby Clanton of Newton; M.S.P. Family; and many nieces and nephews.

He also was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers; and four sisters.

Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Monday at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton. Family will greet friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Salem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Sherry Clemons of the church officiating.

Burial will be in Restlawn Gardens of Memory in Newton.

Memorial contributions may be made to M.S.P. Unit Activity Fund of Asbury Park and Salem United Methodist Church.


Owner of originalHarvey County Genealogical Society
Date1 Dec 2007
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