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Richard D. Rowe

Richard Dale Rowe 88 of Argenta, IL passed away 2:26 PM, January 17, 2017 at his family residence, Argenta, IL.
 
Services will be 10 AM, Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the Argenta United Methodist Church with Pastor Bob Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta, IL with Military Honors.  Visitation will be 5 – 7 PM, Friday, January 20, 2017 at the church.  Calvert Funeral Home, Argenta, IL is in charge of arrangements.
 
Memorials may be directed to the Argenta United Methodist Church.
 
Dale was born January 1, 1929 in Lowell, Illinois the son of Leonard E. and Esther (Metzler) Rowe. He married Marilyn Bernice “Sally” Marshall May 11, 1952 in Tonica, IL.
 
Survivors include his wife Sally Rowe, Argenta, IL; children, Paula Jean (Ricky) Henon, Decatur, IL; Marla Sue (Terry) Stephens, Argenta, IL, Gregory Allen (Tracy) Rowe, Bethany, IL; 5 Grandchildren, 1 Great-Grandchild; sisters, Ramona Tohill, TX and Donna (Joe) Nedza, LaSalle, IL.
 
He was preceded in death by his Parents and 1 Son.
 
Dale served in the Army and was a member of the Cisco American Legion. He was a member of the Argenta United Methodist Church and was a past member of the Argenta Zoning Board.. He was a retired truck driver.