Leo M. Rowekamp

Leo M. Rowekamp, 87, of Lewiston, MN died Tuesday July 14, 2009 at the Lewiston Villa. He was born July 4, 1922 in Witoka, MN to George and Christine (Botzet) Rowekamp. He and Mary Schell were married on September 14, 1949 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Oak Ridge. The couple farmed in rural Lewiston until moving into Lewiston in 1996. After moving to town they operated a wood shop and saw sharpening business. Leo was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Legion of Mary, had served as chair of the Winona County DFL Party, involved in Land Stewardship and Farmers Union among many other organizations and activities. He was also a charter member of Lewiston Lions Club and volunteered for SEMCAC. Survivors include his wife Mary, 11 children; John (Debra) Rowekamp of Rochester, MN, Helen (Mike) Thompson of Maplewood,MN, Rose (Patrick) Loughrin of Appleton, WI, Betty (Jon) Hall of Parker, CO, Dorothy (Grant) Currier of Huntsville, TX, Donna (John) Wegmann of Cannon Falls, MN, Teresa (Don) Chirpich of Wells,MN, Pauline (Martin) Webster of Acworth, GA, Joe (Kelly) Rowekamp of Eyota, MN, Joan (Brian) Fritz of Cedar, MN and Katie (James) Ankrum of Apple Valley, MN, 38 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, a brother Eugene (Marian) Rowekamp of Rochester, MN and a sister Lucille Kronebusch of Prior Lake, MN. He was preceded in death by a son, James, a daughter, Mary Lee Briese and a brother Elmer.A Funeral Mass will be at 10AM Saturday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Lewiston, MN with the Reverend Marreddy Pothireddy celebrating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 4-8 PM Friday and one hour before services Saturday. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers Mass offerings or memorials. Please share a memory of Leo on-line at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Funeral Home of Lewiston is assisting the family with arrangements