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April 19, 1936 – May 13, 2024

Howard M. Rowe. Age 88 of Southgate.

Beloved husband of Patricia Gayle. Loving father of Lewis (Rena) Rowe, Sharri Rowe and Kim (David) Gurtowsky. Dearest grandfather of Neily (Dan) Premo, David (Amanda) Gurtowsky, Christina Gurtowsky, Ciera (Walter) Bies and Christopher (Elaine) Rowe. Dear brother of Arlene (the late Melvin) Lockhart, Kitty (the late Raymond) Soucie and Carol Anne (Barry) Jones. Also survived by many loving great grandchildren.

~Family Tribute~

Howard M. Rowe of Southgate, Michigan was born on April 19th, 1936 and passed away on May 13th, 2024 at the age of 88.

Howard is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Patricia Gayle Rowe. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Bessie Rowe. Howard is also survived by his three children, Lewis (Rena) Rowe, Sharri Rowe, and Kimberly (David) Gurtowsky. Howard is also survived by five grandchildren, Neily (Dan) Premo, David (Amanda) Gurtowsky, Christina Gurtowsky, Ciera (Walter) Bies and Christopher (Elaine) Rowe. Howard is the loving great grandfather of Samson and Benson Bies, and Noah and Theo Rowe. Howard is the dear brother of Arlene (the late Melvin) Lockhart, Kitty (the late Raymond) Soucie and Carol Ann (Barry) Jones. Howard was also the beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Howard graduated from Flat Rock High School in 1954. Upon graduation, Howard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was in service during the Korean War. While in the Marines, Howard was a member of the U.S.M.C. Boxing Team, competing in the feather-weight and light-weight divisions.

After his service in the Marines, Howard went to work at McLouth Steel. Howard quickly became an official of the United Steelworkers Union, Local 2659. Howard had a passion for advocating for the welfare of the union employees of McLouth Steel and served as Grievance Chairman of USWA Local 2659.

Howard enjoyed spending time with his family and his many friends throughout Downriver.

Howard was a member of the American Legion Post 447 and a devout Christian.

Memorial Contributions are appreciated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Michigan Humane Society.