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James K. "Koil" Rowland
April 12, 1928 - April 03, 2010
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1:00 pm Tuesday April 6, 2010
Faith Lutheran Church
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11:00 am until 1:00 pm Tuesday
Faith Lutheran Church
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Mr. James K. "Koil" Rowland, age 81 years, of Jefferson City, MO., died Saturday, April 3, 2010 at St. Marys Health Center.
Koil was born April 12, 1928 in St. Louis, MO. the son of Claude K. and James Agnes McKinley Rowland. He was married on June 1, 1957 in St. Louis, MO. to Marlene "Molly" Ladd.
Koil was a 1946 graduate of John Burroughs High School in St. Louis. He attended Phoenix Junior College in Phoenix, Arizona and Stanford University in Palo Alto, California.
He served in the United States Army from 1950 until 1952, including a year in the American Zone of Germany where he served as a propaganda writer in a psychological warfare unit.
After leaving the Army, Koil worked on radio, television, newpapers, and magazines in Stuttgart, Arkansas, St. Louis, and Jefferson City. A resident of the Jefferson City area since 1958, Koil was employed with the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and later the Missouri Highway Dept. for twelve years. He also operated Koil Rowland and Associates and assisted his son in the operation of Rowland Motors. He also was a substitute teacher in several school districts in Mid-Missouri.
He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Jefferson City and was a longtime member of the Lutheran Laymen's League.
Survivors include: His wife of fifty-two years, Molly; two sons, Matthew Kerlin Rowland and spouse Dana Bryan of Jefferson City, MO. and John T. "Ted" Rowland and his wife Ruth of the Phillipines.; three grandchildren, Jeremy M. Rowland, Geoffrey K. Rowland, and Schyler Bryan; three nieces, Susan Buse of Dallas, Texas, Claudia Buse-Oberto and her husband Rich of Columbia, MO, and Cindy Kirklin and her husband Eric of Springfield, MO.; three great nephews and two great nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Amelia McKinley Rowland.
A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 PM Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Faith Lutheran Church with the Reverend Tony Alter and the Reverend Alvin Lange officiating.
Visitation will be at Faith Lutheran Church from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Tuesday.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Faith Lutheran Church or the Palliative Care Unit at St. Marys Health Center.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary.
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Eleanor Buse
Bethany, MO
Apr 06, 2010 05:57 AM |
Dear Mollie, Hugs, sweetie, it's hard. I'm glad I got to know Koil even a little, and to hear his classical radio broadcasts, and looked forward to his Christmas letters---nobody had such a command of language as he, nor as eloquent at presenting his faith. And I'm grateful for his enduring friendship with Bill. When I find the pictures from Bill's party at the lake, I'll send some. God bless you. EJ |
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karen Howser
Jefferson city, MO
Apr 05, 2010 21:22 PM |
Molly, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you during this time. I wish I could make the visitation but I cannot due to work. The 2 of you were a great couple, I always remember how much you talked about Koil -when we worked together at Memorial. I really felt like I knew him well. Take Care of yourself. Love ya, Karen |
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Tom, Debbie & Nathan Heintz
Mokane, , MO
Apr 05, 2010 15:35 PM |
Dearest Molly, Our deepest sympathy. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I know you and I are both anxious knowing that your hearts will be rejoined as he waits for us with our Heavenly Father. What a Joyus day that will be. All our Love, Debbie, Tom & Nathan Heintz |
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Pat Hall
Jefferson City, MO
Apr 05, 2010 13:01 PM |
Molly, You and Koil were the best neighbors ever. We will never forget the kindness you and Koil showed us. My children looked to both of you as there adopted grandparents. We will miss Koil. |
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Trudy Sommers
Jefferson City, MO
Apr 05, 2010 12:58 PM |
Molly, hugs and prayers for you and your family. Koil was one of a kind and this world just won't be the same without him. We are thankful that his troubles are over now and that he's still looking down and looking after you and everyone who loved him. Please let me know if there is anything at all I can help you with. Take good care! |
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Bob & Donna Hamm
Jefferson City, MO
Apr 05, 2010 11:46 AM |
Molly, You are in our thoughts & prayers. The church will definitely not be the same without Koil. I wish he could send us an email telling us what heaven is like. I'm going to miss not getting his emails. I bet he's having some interesting conversations, & I bet he likes the music & the food & his new body. In fact, I'm certain that there is nothing he doesn't like. |
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Norris Flowers
Gettysburg,, PA
Apr 05, 2010 07:58 AM |
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I had the privilege of knowing Koil for thirty years. In business or those famous "law office lunches"; Koil always had a smile and would make you laugh. He shall be missed but the fond memories last. |
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Frank & Pat Mangelsdorf
Portland, OR
Apr 04, 2010 22:46 PM |
Molly, Our thoughts are with you, Matt, and Ted at this time. We so enjoyed the times we were able to visit with you and Kerlin (as Frank will always call him!) and we treasure the memories and laughter. Our love to you - Frank & Pat |
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Tammy Middleton & Katheryn Zink
JACKSONVILLE, IL
Apr 04, 2010 18:15 PM |
Molly,
Much love and our condolences to you. I always enjoyed the time that I spent with you and Koil both. I enjoy all of your emails and letters at Christmastime. You are in my and Katheryn's thoughts and prayers. Love, Tammy |
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Don and Sue Ann Kluttz
Jefferson City, MO
Apr 04, 2010 17:22 PM |
What a sincere pleasure it is to have known and loved Koil while here on this earth! What a man and what a wonderful witness for our Lord Jesus!! We will miss him here on earth but will rejoice with him later in Heaven! |
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John Minton and Cee Kase
St. Louis, MO
Apr 04, 2010 16:53 PM |
Molly,
Koil, as always, was modest and to the point in his "last letter."
When Koil and I first met, it was the Tuesday after Labor Day in 1935, and both of were wearing short pants. And it will be on a Tuesday when we say our last goodbyes and prepare for the next hellos. Cee and I had hoped to get in one more lovely conversation before the "homecoming" but we'll have one in his honor later on.
God's Best.
John abd Cee |
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Bob and Gail Batchelor
Orange,, TX
Apr 04, 2010 16:07 PM |
Indeed, SUCH a special celebration of Easter, 2010, for dear Koil!! Our prayers continue for you and all your family, Molly. Each and all of you are surely sustained by your abiding Faith in Life Everlasting, and will be comforted by ever so many beautiful memories!! Isabel Norton best expresses our current sentiments:
"Those we hold most dear never truly leave us...they live on in the kindness they showed, the comfort they shared, and the love they brought into our lives."
Blessings...and Peace (the kind that passeth understanding)to y'all, dear friends!! --GB
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Ashley Hall
Osage Beach,
Apr 04, 2010 13:53 PM |
Molly, You and Koil have always been like grandparents to me. You both make up such a huge part of my childhood. He will be dearly missed. |
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Barbara Sheedy
Pacific Palisades, CA
Apr 04, 2010 12:17 PM |
Molly, I send my dear love and condolences to you and your family. Although I only met you and Koil once, as you know Koil and I e-mailed every week for almost 10 years. This man was so special to me and taught me so much. He boosted my spirits when I was down, and gave me confidence re my ideas and thoughts on so many subjects. I admire the dedication, nursing care and love you gave so consistently to your dear Koil for so many years.I know he is now with the Lord, and I pray for you and your family during this time, but know you are left with so many decades of wonderful memories that will help. Barbie |
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Andy and Donna Fries
Quincy, IL
Apr 04, 2010 11:49 AM |
Molly our sympathy is with you on the loss of Koil, he was a special person in our eyes. Koil will always be remebered for his attendance at our jazz society concerts and his delightment with the music he loved.I am sure he will find the same enjoyment of great music in Heaven |
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Saxon Cole
Fenton, MO
Apr 04, 2010 11:29 AM |
I am so sorry for your loss, our loss. My thoughts
are with you, my tears are on the keyboard.
May GOD bless you and keep you, and give you Peace.
Sax |
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Rex and Paula Hinshaw
Jefferson City, MO
Apr 04, 2010 09:02 AM |
Dear Matt, Dana, Mrs Rowland and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Matt, you're young to lose your Dad and we know you will miss him. Our hearts hurt for you and your family. Rex & Paula |
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Libby Zabriskie-Farr
Indianapolis, IN
Apr 04, 2010 04:31 AM |
P.S. Are you sure Koil wrote this obituary? It's pretty short. |
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Libby Zabriskie-Farr
Indianapolis, IN
Apr 04, 2010 04:28 AM |
Much love to the Rowland family at this difficult time. Koil was a very special man.
Libby |
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Marjorie Ellis Thompson
London, England,
Apr 04, 2010 04:21 AM |
My sincerest sympathy to you and your sons, Mrs Rowland. Even talking to Mr Rowland at Christmas he was still humourous and complaining about my dad unfairly distributing the odds in their annual college bowl betting. He will certainly leave a gap in the Thompson household. |
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Bobbie White
Broken Arrow, OK
Apr 04, 2010 00:49 AM |
Dear sweet Molly, you can be at peace knowing that Koil has been healed of all his misery and illness. You will be in my prayers, as usual. The Lord took Koil by the hand and showed him the way to heaven, and He will hold you in the palms of His hands and comfort you, too. My love to you, Molly... Bobbie |
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Tiah Fehling-Jones and family
Tracy, CA
Apr 04, 2010 00:22 AM |
Our thoughts are prayers are with you Molly for your tremendous loss. But we know you will find enormous comfort in knowing he is resting with the Lord. |
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Phil & Sara Hartman, Hanna, Laura & Joey
Jefferson City, MO
Apr 03, 2010 22:33 PM |
Molly, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We were all so fond of Koil. Hanna called home tonight; she asked me to tell you she is thinking of you.
We love you, take care, and let us know if there is anything you need. |
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