Richard C. Rowe, 64, of Coldwater, passed away Tuesday, May
28, 2019 at his home.
A Memorial Mass will be held Monday, June 3, 2019 at 11:00
AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Coldwater with Rev. Fr. Paul Redmond
officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 2, 2019 from
4-6:00 PM at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Richard was born August 19, 1954 in Hillsdale, MI to Charles
& Rachel (Varner) Rowe.
He was an owner /operator long haul truck driver for many
years. Richard used his entrepreneurial
skills and began Alternate Fuels Technologies, which he owned and operated for
the past 15 years.
Richard was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church. He enjoyed being a Ham Radio Operator and was
an avid racing fan. Richard loved working on cars for street modified drag
racing. He traveled the circuit for 30 years and was known by many as “Hot Rod
Richard”. Richard held a special place
in his heart for his beloved golden retriever “Seven”. To know Richard was to love him.
Richard is survived by his children Jennifer Braxmaier of
Osseo, Brian Rowe of Benton Harbor, his grandchildren Tyler Braxmaier, Icelyn
Trumble, Keegan, Finn and Cora Rowe and his former spouse Rhonda Rowe of
Hillsdale. He was preceded in death by both parents.
Memorials
may be directed to ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospice.
