Robert D. Rowland, Sr.

Robert D. "Bob" Rowland Sr., age 80, of Toledo, passed away April 24, 2016 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. He was born on October 22, 1935 to Clarence and Elsie Rowland in Toledo. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Navy Reserves. He was the President of Ace Roofing and Sheet Metal Company Inc. for 20 years. Bob was a longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church. He was an avid stamp collector, belonging to the Toledo Stamp Club for many years. Bob enjoyed antiquing, and coaching baseball, softball and basketball. He and his wife also loved to play Bridge and vacationing with family in the Smokey Mountains.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Nancy; children, Bob Jr. (Anita), Bill (Marci), Amy, Michael (Wendi) and Wendy (Nick) Dukeshire; 10 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Albright.

The family will receive guests on Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo (419-473-0300). Funeral Services will begin Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home with visitation one hour prior.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Goerlich Center.

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