Raymond E. Rowe, 73, of Wolcott, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2012 at IU White County Memorial Hospital in Monticello. He was born July 11, 1938 in Brookston to the late Joseph C. and Gladys (Andrews) Rowe. He graduated from Brookston High School in 1957, and went on to receive his Associates Degree in Machinery from Horry Georgetown Tech in Conway, South Carolina. He retired from the United States Air Force, serving from January 15, 1959 until he was honorably discharged on August 1, 1979. His marriage was to Janet Emond on November 12, 1960 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Remington. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked at EDS (Electronic Data Systems) in New Jersey, and later drove a semi for Warner Enterprises. Ray and Janet then moved back to Wolcott in 1997. Ray was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Remington. He enjoyed woodworking, mechanics, and watching NASCAR. He became a born again Christian in 1974, and volunteered for a Christian Outreach Ministry in a prison in New Jersey, helping prisoners turn their lives around. Surviving with his wife are four children; Dana Rowe and Jeff Rowe both of Wolcott, Mark Rowe (wife: Kim) of South Carolina and Patrick Rowe (wife: Andrea) of Crawfordsville, one brother; Dick Rowe (wife: Carol) of Brookston and seven grandchildren. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. (EDT) Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Foster-Clapper Funeral Home of Wolcott. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) Friday, July 6, 2012 also at the funeral home with Pastor Gobin officiating. Interment to follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery of Remington. Memorial donations may be made in his name the American Heart Association or Unity's Cancer Center Faith, Hope & Love.