Obituaries

June 30, 1927 to November 5, 2016

MEDARYVILLE - Frank D. Rowe, 89, of San Pierre, formerly of Pulaski County, died at 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, at his residence.

He was born June 30, 1927 in Medaryville, to the late Cecil H. and Adeline Moore Rowe. He married Jean Redlich on Aug. 31, 1959 in Monterey. She died Nov. 4, 1998. He then married Barbara Hilton Luchene on Feb. 29, 2000 in McCormick, S. C. She survives.

He is also survived by: 
Frank D. (Jo Ellen) Rowe Jr., Morgantown, Son 
Beverly A. (Larry) Salrin, Wheatfield, Daughter 
Dennis E. (Peggy) Luchene, Hebron, Step-son 
Dawn (Roy ) Deardurff, Rensselaer, Step-daughter 
3 grandchildren 
4 Step-grandchildren 
Many great-grandchildren 
Richard D. (Anne) Rowe, Merrillville, Brother 
Carol Sue Zehner, Mishawaka, Sister

Preceded in death by: 
Bonnie Allen, Sister 
Beverly Rowe, Sister 
Jean Strang, Sister

Mr. Rowe lived for 68 years in Medaryville and 15 years in Winamac before moving to Rensselaer in 2010. He was a 1945 graduate of Medaryville High School. He also attended Ball State University. He served as a Private First Class (PFC) in the U.S. Army, 68th Engineer Depot Company during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion Post #399 in Monterey. He was a member of the United Auto Workers Union. He retired from the Budd Company in Gary. After retirement he worked as a greeter at Wal-Mart in Rensselaer. He enjoyed playing basketball in his younger years and all sports throughout his life. He was an avid Cubs fan.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Medaryville; and one hour prior to services Thursday at the church. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, the Christian Church, San Pierre, with Minister Russell Tague officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorials may be given to the the Christian Church of San Pierre or to AseraCare Hospice of Valparaiso.