Richard D Rowe

Waterloo-Richard D. Rowe, 84 of Waterloo died Tuesday January 24, 2023 at his home in Waterloo surrounded by his family.

He was born December 18, 1938 in Garrett to Frank and Olive (Hulbert) Rowe.

Dick was Plant Manager for Auburn Hardwood Moldings in Auburn. He worked there for 60 years before retiring in 2019.

He enjoyed watching NASCAR, coin collecting, going to auctions, and Purdue sports but spending time with his family was his favorite activity.

Dick married Sharon Treesh on June 4, 1960 in Corunna and she survives.

He is also survived by a daughter, 2 sons and their spouses, Tonya and Bernard Buchs of Waterloo, Jim and Janet Rowe of Waterloo and Mike and Laura Rowe of Waterloo; 5 grandchildren, Shannon Buchs (Justin DeLauder), Justin Rowe, Brittany (Scott) Wessel, Ashlee Wilcox (Tristan Funk) and Hayden (Holly) Rowe; 6 great grandchildren, Maddux Wilcox, Theo Rowe, Kinzington Wilcox, Cree Wessel, Dawson Wilcox, and Marissa Rowe and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, In-Laws, Dail and Hilda Treesh, 2 brothers, 2 sisters and their spouses, William and Barb Rowe, Robert Rowe, Lorraine and Clem Coleman, Annie and Lauren Parr, brothers in law and sisters in law, Stan and Barbara Haist, John and Betty Martin.

Services will be 1 PM Friday January 27, 2023 at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 875 South Wayne Street, Waterloo. Calling is 3 to 7 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service Friday in Waterloo Cemetery. Memorials can be given in memory of Dick to the DeKalb County Humane Shelter or St. Martins Health Clinic in Garrett. To send condolences to the family visit www.fellerandclark.com.