Douglas Rowland

Douglas B. Rowland, age 72, of Angola, IN, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on May 11, 1950 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Rex and Barbara (Colby) Rowland. Doug spent much of his childhood with his grandparents, Ruth and Rodney Colby on his beloved Beaver Island, Michigan. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1968 and left the following day for basic training at Camp Pendleton, California. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines-The Walking Dead from 1968-1972. Serving in the Vietnam War. Following his military service he spent time attending Ferris State University. He worked in various roles from private investigator to supervisor for Pinkerton’s. He married Sheryl “Sherry” Goudzwaard on August 30, 1980 in Cedar Springs, Michigan. They had one daughter, Libby (Rowland) Zeeb. Doug worked as a real estate broker and was very active in the American Legion, serving as both a Post and District Commander in Michigan. Later moving to Indiana to be near his daughter, and two grandsons, Jameson & Darcy, his grandsons were his pride and joy. He enjoyed taking them for tractor rides and to see model trains. After many years of struggling with cardiac and pulmonary issues, and service related disabilities, Doug is finally able to breathe easy again. Semper Fidelis “Always Faithful”-Adapt and Overcome. Survivors include his wife, Sheryl “Sherry” Rowland of Angola, Indiana, a daughter, Libby Zeeb of Angola, Indiana, grandsons, Jameson and Darcy Zeeb, siblings, Laurie Rowland of Cedar Springs, Michigan, and Jim (Jodi) Rowland of Cedar Springs, Michigan, and nephews, Andrew Rowland of San Francisco, California, and Robert Harwood, Jr., of Belding, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rex and Barbara Rowland, grandparents, Rodney and Ruth Colby, siblings, Marsha and Jeff, and a nephew, Chad Rowland. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 am Friday, June 17, 2022 at Gateway Church, 255 N. Gerald Lett Avenue, Angola, Indiana. Pastor Tony Baker will officiate the service. Military Honors will be provided by the Angola American Legion Color Guard and the US Marine Corps Honors Team. Memorial donations may be directed in care of the Angola American Legion Post.