Chester “Chet” A. Rowland, Jr., 93, of Cheyenne passed away January 18th at Davis Hospice Center.
He was born July 2, 1924 in Hanover, Kansas.
Chet served in the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserve.
He graduated from Iowa State University and went on to receive his Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering from M.I.T. During his career he worked for General Electric and Hughes Aircraft.
Chet enjoyed spending time outdoors: hiking, hunting and skiing.
He is survived by his sisters, Doris Beynon, Barbara Minckley, and Patricia Maendele.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Sr. and Anna Rowland and brother, Morris “Bill” Rowland.
Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens.
Interment of his urn will take place at Fort Logan National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, consider donating to the Davis Hospice Center or Natural Resources Defense Council.