"I got to know Jon in the last few years, seeing him mostly at 34 Raceway. If Jerry & I ever had a question about anything racing, we would say ?Let?s ask Jon?. He always had the answer. I will miss seeing Jon. I know he & Jerry are in heaven & talking about racing!"
In loving memory of
Jon Paul Rowley
October 23, 1957 - May 30, 2018
Mr. Jon Paul Rowley, 60, of Salem, IA died May 30, 2018 at his home.
Born on October 23, 1957 in Burlington, he was the son of Robert C. and Evelyn (Linquist) Rowley.
Jon was a 1976 graduate of Burlington High School. He worked as a welder and inspector at Heatilator Inc. of Mt. Pleasant, IA for 24 years. He was of the Methodist faith. He loved dirt track racing and helping on the pit crew for Billy Dusenbery's Camaro, drag racing and time spent with his dogs.
He is survived by his son Dustin Paul (Miranda) Rowley of Burlington; one sister, Christina Goodwin of Washington, IL; Three brothers, Robert Rowley, Thomas Rowley, Kevin Rowley, all of Burlington, and Craig Rowley of Dumfries, VA; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The visitation for Mr. Rowley will be 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 5th at Lunning Chapel. Private family inurnment will be in Aspen Grove at a later date. Cremation has been entrusted to Lunning Chapel.
A memorial for funeral expenses has been established.
Tributes
"Our thoughts & prayers go out to Jon's family. May he rest in peace."