Robert Williams Rowland, 87, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away on August 2, 2014. Robert was a U.S. Navy WWII Veteran who served in the South Pacific. He was a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology (Associates Degree) and earned a Bachelor of Science from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Bachelor of Science in Distributive Education from Richmond Professional Institute. Bob spent a career in Education and retired as the Executive Director of the Huntingdon County Area Vocational Technical School. He was an active member of the American Legion. He had a life-long love of sailing, fishing, and football. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Rowland. He is survived by his sons, Douglas (Arlene), Mark (Joan Marie) and Robert Rowland, grandchildren, Scott, Rachelann, Jacquelyn, Mark, Bobby and Nora Rowland and great grandchildren, Matthew and Michael Rowland. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at 2:00 P.M. at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, PA. To sign Robert's online guest registry, please visit www.surprisefuneralcare.com
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