November 11, 1931 - May 7, 2018
Caryl N. Rowe, 86, Savannah, MO passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 at his farm in rural Savannah, MO. He was born on November 11, 1931 to Jonathan & Ada (Kurz) Rowe on the family farm in rural Savannah, MO. He married Mary C. "Jo" O'Connor in St. Joseph, MO on August 31,1956 and she preceded him in death on January 1, 1981.
Caryl grew up and lived on the farm that had been in his family since 1899. He was an US Army veteran serving in the Korean War. He retired from Armour and Company after 25 years of service
Survivors include three daughters Pam (Mike) Wright of Savannah, MO, Marcia Hayes of Stewartsville, MO, and Nancy (Doug) Hawkins of Franklin, TN; one brother, Robert (Jackie) Rowe, Greeley, CO; nine grandchildren, John (Mary) Wright, Chris (Jenny) Wright, Rachel Wright, Ryan Meers, Blake Hayes, Asher Hawkins, Noah Hawkins, Olivia (Jarrett) Woodall, Eliza Hawkins, and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and son, Tim Rowe.
A private family inurnment will be at a later date. Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home Savannah, MO is in charge local arrangements.