Russell C. Rowan

                Russell C. Rowan, 82, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, September 10, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family under the care of Mayo Hospice.

                Russell was born June 30, 1940 in Chippewa Falls, the son of Cletus and Dorothy (Ritzinger) Rowan. Russell graduated from McDonell High School in 1958, then he attended Marquette University. He worked for Lowater’s Auto Parts Store for many years.

                On November 12, 1960, Russell married Sharon Meinen at St. Peter’s Church in Tilden. Russell was a member of Notre Dame Church and the Knights of Columbus Goldsmith Council #974, Chippewa Falls Moose Lodge #246 and U.C.T. #335.

                Russell was hard-working, reliable, and strongly committed to faith, family, service and community. Over the years, he served as an usher, reader and eucharistic minister at Notre Dame Church. He enjoyed family and friends and loved visiting with everyone. He enjoyed travelling, especially through the mountains.

                Russell is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon; one son, Jeff Rowan of Chippewa Falls; three daughters, Cindy (Cliff) Beland of Columbus, GA, Sheila (Jim) Sherman of Chippewa Falls and Lori Huber of Minneapolis, Minnesota; one brother, Tim Rowan of New Hampshire; four sisters, Roberta (Larry) Culbert of Eau Claire, Carol (Bill) Shepard and Nancy (Dan) Normand both of Chippewa Falls and Julie (Tarry) Brumfiel of Nevada; 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

                Russell was preceded in death by two sons, Tony and Mike Rowan; his parents; and one brother, Dennis Rowan.

                Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 15 at Notre Dame Church in Chippewa Falls. The Very Rev. Jesse Burish will be celebrant of the funeral Mass. Interment will be in Hope Cemetery in Chippewa Falls.

                Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 14 and from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the Horan Funeral Home in Chippewa Falls. The Knights of Columbus will recite the rosary at 4 p.m. and there will be a Christian vigil service at 6 p.m. both on Wednesday at the funeral home.

                His family will miss his quick wit, positive outlook on life, and his well-known expressions: “I’m Great!”, “Better than I deserve”, “Top of the morning to ya”, and “It’s wine time”.

AFTER SERVICE NOTICE:

Funeral services for Russell C. Rowan were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 15 at Notre Dame Church in Chippewa Falls.

                The Very Rev. Jesse Burish was celebrant of the funeral Mass assisted by Mass server, Mark Birrittella. Interment was in Hope Cemetery in Chippewa Falls.

                Music during the Mass was provided by David and Sue Van de Loo. Readings were given by Matt Elstrand and Sharon Gillis. Gift bearers were Deb Nolan, Ally Mayer and Breanne Kormandy.

                Casket bearers were Ben Huber, Ethan Huber, Jake Ludwigson, Todd Meinen, Jon Rowan and Trevor Sherman.

                Sunday afternoon the Knights of Columbus Goldsmith Council #974 and their chaplain, Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Gorman led the Knights in the recitation of the rosary and Sunday evening Rev. Burish led the family, relatives and friends in a Christian vigil service both at the funeral home

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