Denver Berlin Rowe Muncie, Indiana Obituary

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MUNCIE – Denver Berlin Rowe, 93, passed away on Tuesday evening, August 2, 2022 at Northview Health and Rehab in Anderson. He was born on June 12, 1929 in Jamestown, Kentucky, the son of Fred and Sarah (Glover) Rowe and graduated from Noblesville High School in 1948. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Anderson College and his Master’s Degree in Education from Indiana University. He served his country honorably in the US Army from 1952-1954. He married his high school sweetheart, Ruth M. Sullivan on November 25, 1948 and they were married for 70 years. Berlin taught and coached high school basketball at Arcadia, Talma, Royal Center and Monticello before ending up at Muncie Central High School for 38 years until his retirement in 2005 at the age of 76. He led his 1963 Royal Center Team to the final 8 and his 1970 Muncie Central Team to the final 4. He was a member of Gethsemane United Methodist Church. He enjoyed attending all his grandchildren’s activities, talking basketball and baseball and playing cards. Berlin leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters, Sherry Krause (Tom) and Donna Cook (Ray); one son, David Rowe (Laura Jean); grandchildren include, Ryan Krause (Shea), Jason Krause (Julie), Matthew Krause (Elizabeth), Jonathan Rowe (Jason VanHorn), Christopher Rowe (Sarah), Andrew Rowe (Sabrina) and Troy Cook; great -grandchildren, Addison Ruth Krause, Hudson Krause, Leah Krause, Landon Krause and Reid Jean Rowe; step-granddaughter, Mindy Tuttle (Norman); step great-grandchildren, Alexis and Nick Tuttle; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 70 years, Ruth M. (Sullivan) Rowe on July 24, 2019; and two brothers, Kermise Rowe and Phillip Rowe. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 8, 2022 at The Meeks Mortuary, Washington Street Chapel with Pastor Glenn Knepp officiating. Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 in Gardens of Memory Cemetery with full military honors provided by the United States Army and the Veterans of Delaware County. Family and friends may call at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2022 or one hour prior to services on Monday at the mortuary. Memorial Contributions may be directed to Muncie Central High School Athletics, 801 N. Walnut Street, Muncie, IN 47305. Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com.
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Dick Webster
September 22, 2022
Mr Rowe was my high school basketball coach, he was a great inspiration to me and many others. I will always think of him as the great man he was. Dick Webster class of 1961
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Sarah Humphrey
August 7, 2022
Rowe Family, I’m sorry to read of Berlin passing. He was a fine man. Prayers & Sympathy. R.I.P. Berlin
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Michelle Sebastian
August 7, 2022
I worked with Berlin at Muncie Central and he was always a calm and steady influence. He always wore a 3 piece suit and looked dapper everyday. My sympathy to his family.
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Richard Webster
August 5, 2022
Coach Rowe will always have a special place in my memories he was a wonderful coach and person. Dick Webster class of 1961 Royal Center RIP coach
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Harold and Rita Roberts
August 5, 2022
So many fond memories of scouting for your dad, meals after home games, playing cards, church activities and good times together. Your parents were a special part of our lives. Love and prayers for your families. Sorry we can’t be there as we are out of town for a few da... Continue Reading
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Love and Prayers Susan Brown and Sandy Keele
August 5, 2022
Our hearts are filled with great memories of Uncle Berline and Aunt Ruth. They are missed and we can't wait to be together again in a better place.
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Oren Olinger
August 5, 2022
So sorry to read about Berlin Rowe's passing. I always enjoyed having the whole family as patients.
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Anonymous
August 4, 2022
With deepest sympathy,
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Linda Wickenhauser and Family
August 4, 2022
Berlin will remain in our hearts forever.
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