Lawrence Papke Rowells, age 101, WWII United States Army Air Corp. Veteran; Structural Engineer; first born of the late Leo & Dorothy Rowells in Chicago on December 27, 1922, and passed on May 10, 2024.
Lawrence was the beloved brother of the late Lynn (Carol) Rowells and the late William (the late Joan) Rowells; preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years Mary Rowells; dear father of Timothy (Ana) Rowells, Richard (Deborah) Rowells, and Robert (Kathleen) Rowells; adoring grandfather to Tiffany Rowells, Jessica (Nicholas) Benson, Matthew Rowells, David Rowells, and Christopher Rowells; most adoring great-grandfather to Hunter Benson; unforgettable uncle to 6; and fond friend of many.