Elvin Rowe, 83, of Keokuk, IA, died Saturday, January 14, 2006 at the Keokuk Area Hospital. He was born on June 17, 1922 in Williamstown, MO, the son of Peter Richard and Clara Odber Rowe. On June 13, 1942, Elvin was united in marriage to Enola Mae Rooney in Kahoka, MO. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Gary Eugene Rowe, Sr. and his wife Janette and Robert Elvin Rowe and his wife Regina of Keokuk, IA, eight grandchildren, Alphia Stanley, Donna Carter, Janette Looper, Gary Rowe, Jr., William Rowe , Charles Rowe, Michael Rowe and Robert E. Rowe, Jr., thirteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and eighteen brothers and sisters. Elvin had been employed at Hubingers in Keokuk, IA for thirty-six years, retiring in 1984. He loved to go fishing and hunt rabbits and squirrels. He also enjoyed riding three-wheelers. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, January 17 at the Hickory Grove Cemetery in rural Keokuk, IA with Pastor Mike Shea officiating.