Robert B. Rowan was born September 8th, 1927 to Andrew F. Rowan and Fannie (Bauld) in his Aunt Ella Johnson’s house in Springview, NE. He passed away on June 13, 2016 at the age of 88 years old. He was the last surviving sibling of this family union.
He attended Payne School District and graduated from Keya Paha School in 1945. After graduation, he remained on the family homestead until he was drafted into the US Army on November 28th, 1950 during the Korean War. He was stationed at Fort Riley, KS. During this time, he was united in marriage to Helen Marie (Birkel) on January 25, 1951 at Junction City, KS. He was honorably discharged on November 27th, 1952. They returned home to the family homestead and began farming and ranching with his family. They were blessed with 2 children – Steven Loy and Sandra Kay.
Bob was baptized in his Christian faith with his children, Steve and Sandra in the Methodist Church in Jamison, NE. Bob was a life long member of the Methodist faith.
During Bob’s lifetime, he believed in serving his community. He was a Three River Telco board member for over 55 years, a school board member for the District 3 at Mills, NE; a member of the American Post Legion #98; and also a board member of the ASCS program. He enjoyed farming and ranching, playing cards, cooking, singing, and Carlock dances. He liked telling stories and loved the outdoors. Most of all, he had a great love for his family and friends, and enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow up. He took pleasure in the simple things and touched the lives of everyone he met.
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