David Charles Rowan

David C. Rowan of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. He was born on July 31, 1930 to Ralph and Georgia Rowan. In 1949 he graduated from North Side High School. Following high school, he joined the military and became a Korean War Veteran serving from 1951 - 1955. He attended Indiana University, Fort Wayne and began his career at Tokheim Corporation. From 1961 - 1971 he worked in Chicago, Illinois and Baltimore, Maryland before returning to Fort Wayne to become Tokheim's General Sales Manager. David served as Vice President for the Petroleum Marketing Division and then in 1992, after over 40 years, he retired. Aside from David's many accomplishments, he was a lifelong Chicago White Sox and IU fan, but what he loved most was spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Preceding him in death are his wife, Margaret, of 61 years; a sister, Margie Hake; a brother-in-law, Bob; and his grandmother, Elizabeth Rowan. Surviving are his three sons, Mark (Cindy), Tracey (Cathy) and Kevin (Kelly); grandchildren, Carrie (Zach) Showalter, Andrew (Kellie), Adeline, Marykate (David) Baker, Skylar, Samuel and Joseph; five great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Nancy Koller; nephews, Bobby and Dave Hake; a niece, Sue Bitterer. A Memorial Gathering will be on December 11, 2023, from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, at Faith Baptist Church, 6600 Trier Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815. A Memorial Service will begin at 12:30 PM. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.mccombandsons.com for the Rowan family.