Calvin Lester Rowe

Ava, Missouri

Calvin Lester Rowe, 86 years, 4 months, 11 days old, passed away on August 16, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO.

Calvin was born April 5, 1931 in Ava, MO to Lester and Edna Ludwig Rowe.

Calvin was retired from working at Redbud Village in Ava. He had worked there for 17 years. He was also a fence builder for many years in the area.

Calvin and Fredia Mae (Gunter) were united in marriage August 1971 at Gainesville, MO.

Calvin was a Christian. He enjoyed fishing and riding his lawnmower. He loved visiting with people in the community.

Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Fredia in 2004, and one brother, Harley Cox.

Calvin is survived by his children, Ronnie Rowe, Linda Gast, Kevin Rowe, Connie Troy, Gary Wayne Rowe, Terry Lee Rowe, and Roger Rowe,

a step daughter, Patricia Iacovetto, many grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Calvin will be Sat. Aug. 19, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, MO with burial following in the Ava Cemetery. Visitation will be Sat. from 9:00 a.m. to service in the funeral home.