Robert Lee Rowe, age 65, died on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 1:50 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

          He was born on February 3, 1952 in Kenton, Ohio to Archie and Rosie (Puckett) Rowe who preceded him in death. On February 14, 2016 Robert married Teresa Knupp and she survives in Kenton.

          Robert retired from factory work, formerly working in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

          Robert is survived by his four sons: Robert L. (Becky) Rowe Jr of Ridgeway, James R. (Brandi) Rowe of Kenton, Chris (Crystal) Rowe of Akron and David Pryor of Dunkirk; step daughter, Danielle (Joe) Robinette of Forest; seven grandchildren and ten step grandchildren; a step great-grandchild; four brothers: Sam (Donna) Rowe of Dola, Ted (Georgette) Rowe of Alger, Oscar (Linda) Rowe of Alger, and Dean Rowe of Alger; a sister, Mary Ann (Joel) Kritzler of Kenton; and a sister-in-law, Rita Rowe of Rushylvania.

          He was preceded by three sisters: Margaret Mulholland, Betty Joan Crowe and Anthy Rowe; and two brothers: Bill Rowe and Gerald Rowe; a special friend Lorna Pryor.

          Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 22 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger with Pastor Bill Prater officiating.   Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger.

          Friends may call from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger and until time of service on Saturday at the funeral home.

          In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Not By Choice Outreach, P.O. Box 457, Kenton, Ohio 43326.