Rowland, 85, Lima, died at 1:39 p.m., at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was the son of Thomas C. and Myrtle M. (Sutton) Deal. On Nov 23, 1951, he married Delores 'Jean' Guisinger, who preceded him in death.
Surviving are two sons: Jerry (Vickie), Zanesfield, and Mike (Katie) Deal, Lakeview;a son-in-law, Roy Marvin, Columbus; and six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a daughter, Gloria Jalene Marvin; and three brothers linked below.
Starting his career with the B & O Railroad as a brakeman, he left to serve his country as a member of the US Navy during the Korean War. After returning from his tour of duty, he got involved with the railroad as a Union member and eventually became a local Union Chairman. As time progressed he became a lobbyist for the United Transportation Union at the Capital in Columbus, and often traveled to the United States Capitol in Washington D.C. He eventually became the Chairman of the Board of the United Transportation Union of the Ohio Legislative Safety Board in Columbus. During his time in Columbus, he was honored by both Governors of Ohio, James A. Rhodes, and Richard Celeste. Under Governor Rhodes term, he appointed Rowland to the Ohio Rail Transportation Authority. Also during his time there he was named a Kentucky Colonel, Who's Who In Society in 1986 and was a final candidate to be the Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, which he declined to accept. On Feb 13, 1992, the 119th General Assembly of the State of Ohio adopted H.Con.R.No.38 Resolution congratulating Rowland on his retirement and salute him as one of Ohio's finest citizens. After retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife to their winter home in Florida. In the early and mid 1960's, he was a Bath Township Constable and a Bath Township Firefighter. He also ran for Bath Township Trustee and served many terms. He was named an Honorary Member of the Bath Township Firefighters after he left. He was a member of the Living Water Fellowship Church, Lima as well as the Lima Lodge #205 F. & A.M.
Masonic Services will be at Lima Lodge #205, immediately followed by Guneral Sercices with the Rev. Paul M. Holbrook officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada, with military rites conducted by VFW Post #1275 and active duty members of the US Navy.
He was the son of Thomas C. and Myrtle M. (Sutton) Deal. On Nov 23, 1951, he married Delores 'Jean' Guisinger, who preceded him in death.
Surviving are two sons: Jerry (Vickie), Zanesfield, and Mike (Katie) Deal, Lakeview;a son-in-law, Roy Marvin, Columbus; and six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a daughter, Gloria Jalene Marvin; and three brothers linked below.
Starting his career with the B & O Railroad as a brakeman, he left to serve his country as a member of the US Navy during the Korean War. After returning from his tour of duty, he got involved with the railroad as a Union member and eventually became a local Union Chairman. As time progressed he became a lobbyist for the United Transportation Union at the Capital in Columbus, and often traveled to the United States Capitol in Washington D.C. He eventually became the Chairman of the Board of the United Transportation Union of the Ohio Legislative Safety Board in Columbus. During his time in Columbus, he was honored by both Governors of Ohio, James A. Rhodes, and Richard Celeste. Under Governor Rhodes term, he appointed Rowland to the Ohio Rail Transportation Authority. Also during his time there he was named a Kentucky Colonel, Who's Who In Society in 1986 and was a final candidate to be the Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, which he declined to accept. On Feb 13, 1992, the 119th General Assembly of the State of Ohio adopted H.Con.R.No.38 Resolution congratulating Rowland on his retirement and salute him as one of Ohio's finest citizens. After retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife to their winter home in Florida. In the early and mid 1960's, he was a Bath Township Constable and a Bath Township Firefighter. He also ran for Bath Township Trustee and served many terms. He was named an Honorary Member of the Bath Township Firefighters after he left. He was a member of the Living Water Fellowship Church, Lima as well as the Lima Lodge #205 F. & A.M.
Masonic Services will be at Lima Lodge #205, immediately followed by Guneral Sercices with the Rev. Paul M. Holbrook officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada, with military rites conducted by VFW Post #1275 and active duty members of the US Navy.
Rowland, 85, Lima, died at 1:39 p.m., at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was the son of Thomas C. and Myrtle M. (Sutton) Deal. On Nov 23, 1951, he married Delores 'Jean' Guisinger, who preceded him in death.
Surviving are two sons: Jerry (Vickie), Zanesfield, and Mike (Katie) Deal, Lakeview;a son-in-law, Roy Marvin, Columbus; and six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a daughter, Gloria Jalene Marvin; and three brothers linked below.
Starting his career with the B & O Railroad as a brakeman, he left to serve his country as a member of the US Navy during the Korean War. After returning from his tour of duty, he got involved with the railroad as a Union member and eventually became a local Union Chairman. As time progressed he became a lobbyist for the United Transportation Union at the Capital in Columbus, and often traveled to the United States Capitol in Washington D.C. He eventually became the Chairman of the Board of the United Transportation Union of the Ohio Legislative Safety Board in Columbus. During his time in Columbus, he was honored by both Governors of Ohio, James A. Rhodes, and Richard Celeste. Under Governor Rhodes term, he appointed Rowland to the Ohio Rail Transportation Authority. Also during his time there he was named a Kentucky Colonel, Who's Who In Society in 1986 and was a final candidate to be the Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, which he declined to accept. On Feb 13, 1992, the 119th General Assembly of the State of Ohio adopted H.Con.R.No.38 Resolution congratulating Rowland on his retirement and salute him as one of Ohio's finest citizens. After retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife to their winter home in Florida. In the early and mid 1960's, he was a Bath Township Constable and a Bath Township Firefighter. He also ran for Bath Township Trustee and served many terms. He was named an Honorary Member of the Bath Township Firefighters after he left. He was a member of the Living Water Fellowship Church, Lima as well as the Lima Lodge #205 F. & A.M.
Masonic Services will be at Lima Lodge #205, immediately followed by Guneral Sercices with the Rev. Paul M. Holbrook officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada, with military rites conducted by VFW Post #1275 and active duty members of the US Navy.
He was the son of Thomas C. and Myrtle M. (Sutton) Deal. On Nov 23, 1951, he married Delores 'Jean' Guisinger, who preceded him in death.
Surviving are two sons: Jerry (Vickie), Zanesfield, and Mike (Katie) Deal, Lakeview;a son-in-law, Roy Marvin, Columbus; and six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a daughter, Gloria Jalene Marvin; and three brothers linked below.
Starting his career with the B & O Railroad as a brakeman, he left to serve his country as a member of the US Navy during the Korean War. After returning from his tour of duty, he got involved with the railroad as a Union member and eventually became a local Union Chairman. As time progressed he became a lobbyist for the United Transportation Union at the Capital in Columbus, and often traveled to the United States Capitol in Washington D.C. He eventually became the Chairman of the Board of the United Transportation Union of the Ohio Legislative Safety Board in Columbus. During his time in Columbus, he was honored by both Governors of Ohio, James A. Rhodes, and Richard Celeste. Under Governor Rhodes term, he appointed Rowland to the Ohio Rail Transportation Authority. Also during his time there he was named a Kentucky Colonel, Who's Who In Society in 1986 and was a final candidate to be the Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, which he declined to accept. On Feb 13, 1992, the 119th General Assembly of the State of Ohio adopted H.Con.R.No.38 Resolution congratulating Rowland on his retirement and salute him as one of Ohio's finest citizens. After retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife to their winter home in Florida. In the early and mid 1960's, he was a Bath Township Constable and a Bath Township Firefighter. He also ran for Bath Township Trustee and served many terms. He was named an Honorary Member of the Bath Township Firefighters after he left. He was a member of the Living Water Fellowship Church, Lima as well as the Lima Lodge #205 F. & A.M.
Masonic Services will be at Lima Lodge #205, immediately followed by Guneral Sercices with the Rev. Paul M. Holbrook officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada, with military rites conducted by VFW Post #1275 and active duty members of the US Navy.
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