Anthony Bernard “Tony” “Duke” Rowland, 79, of Galion, died Sunday morning, May 28, 2017 at his home.
Tony was born Dec. 7, 1937 in the Bronx, New York, the son of the late Patrick and Mary (Dalton) Rowland. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving from 1955 to 1958 and was stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Tony was employed at “The Tuby” in Shelby for 31 years, retiring in 2001, and was a former Vice President of their union. Tony enjoyed collecting many different things and was a Cub Scout leader.
Survivors include: his wife, Peggy A. (Jenne) Rowland, whom he married Sept. 1, 1973; nine children: Audrie Dolan, of Shelby, Jeff (Mary) Coning, of North Carolina, Lora Myers, of Shelby, René Hill, of Galion, Patrick (Alex) Rowland, of Arizona, Jerry Coning, of Ashland, Denise (Bob) Rosebrough, of Galion, Toni Lynn Rowland, of Michigan, Tiffany (Scott) MacReady, of Michigan; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a brother: Frank (Mirane) Rowland, of California.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: a son: Steven Matthew Rowland; two brothers: Patrick and Vincent; and a sister: Kathleen.
Family and friends are welcome on Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 W. Main St., Shelby, where funeral services will be held at noon. Pastor Jeff Pennington will officiate and burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Galion with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Home Care Matters Hospice.
To share a memory or express a condolence, please visit www.turnerfuneralhomeshelby.com.
