Richard Dean “Doc” Rowe, 84, of Brookston, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, November 17, 2024, at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, with his wife and daughter by his side.

  Rich was born October 20, 1940, in Lafayette, Indiana to the late Joseph Carroll and Gladys Mae (Andrews) Rowe.  He was a 1958 graduate of Brookston High School.

  Richard entered the United States Army on September 5, 1963, and served in the H&S Battery 1st battalion 29th Artillery.  In 1965 he was transferred to the Army Reserves until his honorable discharge on September 4, 1969. 

  Rich married the love of his life, Carol Deweese, on October 23, 1966, at the Brookston Federated Church.  

  Known to his friends as “Doc”, Rich worked in quality control at Con Agra Foods in Brookston for over 20 years, retiring in 2004.  Prior to that, he worked in maintenance for the town of Brookston and also for the Brookston Telephone Company.

  Rich was long time member of the Brookston Federated Church and the Brookston American Legion.

Rich enjoyed classic cars, especially working on his 1993 Chevy pickup truck which he took to car shows with his family.  He also enjoyed watching drag racing and cheering on the Purdue Boilermakers.  Spending time with his family and friends was the most important thing.  Doc was a great storyteller and had one for every occasion.

  Surviving with his wife, Carol, is their daughter, DeAnn Rowe also of Brookston.

  Preceding him in death is his brother, Raymond Rowe of Wolcott.

  Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 12 p.m. (noon) Friday, November 22, 2024, at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston, Rev. Dave Doles and Rev. Dr. Lelan D. McReynolds to officiate.  Interment to follow in Brookston Cemetery.

  Memorials may be made in Richard’s name to the Brookston Federated Church or the Parkinson’s Foundation.