John Rowekamp

John Raymond "Jim" Rowekamp, 84 of Newport, KY died Saturday, February 19, 2011 at his residence in Newport, KY. He was a member of St. Therese Parish of Southgate, KY. Also, he was a member of the Newport Elks #273, and the Bellevue Veterans Club. He was a veteran of world War II. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Ann Rowekamp, his son Thomas William Rowekamp and three brothers, Ben, Ken, and Bobby Rowekamp. He is survived by his wife Betty Rowekamp of Newport, KY. Son, Craig Rowekamp of Newport, KY and daughter, Deborah Ann Morse of California Two stepsons, Jim McManis of Goshen, OH and Steve McManis of Latonia, KY, Step daughter, Judy Ball, Newport, KY, 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 4 Step grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese in Southgate, KY will be at 10:00 am on Friday February 25, 2011. In Lieu of floral contributions, donations may be made to the St. Elizabeth Hospice. Private Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Floral Hills Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens of Covington is serving the family.