Michael Rowin

MADISON-Michael K. "Mike" Rowin, age 72, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Feb. 13, 1943, in Madison, the son of Rollie Rowin and Ethel Bilisle. Mike worked at United Cerebral Palsy and Tri-North Builders, and enjoyed shredding and answering phones. He enjoyed traveling to the Dells, Racine, Door County, Milwaukee, Busch Gardens, Florida and Phoenix, Arizona. Mike also enjoyed writing letters to representatives to advocate for himself and his friends. He loved table-top shuffleboard, bowling, swimming, going for boat rides, listening to classic rock and country music, and spending time with his cats and his roommates. Mike was very proud of living in his own condo in the community, living with Rosie and Lorin for over 40 years. He was a remarkable man who overcame many disabilities and was a great asset to the community. Mike is survived by his brothers, Joseph (Sandy) and Ronnie; nieces, Schana Kindvall and Nikki Cole; long-time friends, Rosie Keller and Lorin Larson; and his cats, Autumn, Mona and Mimi. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Leon, David and Richard. A gathering in Mike's honor will be held at ROSELAWN MEMORIAL PARK CHAPEL, 705 Femrite Dr., Monona, from noon until promptly ending at 1pm., on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Options in Community Living, 22 N. Second St., Madison, WI 53704. Friends and family are grateful for all the support he received from Options in Community Living, Recover Health, Avenues to Community, Capitol Lakes Care Center, Agrace HospiceCare, and all of his medical staff, particularly N.E. Clinic. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420