Karlene K. Rowe Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 18, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Karlene K. Rowe (Tampa, Florida). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As Karlene departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Karlene may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Karlene leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her husband H. Dean Rowe; her parents, Henry Kuxhausen and Gertrude Kuxhausen; and her brother Keith Kuxhausen. She is survived by: her children, Rick Rowe (Linda) and Richelle "Shelly" Rowe Pirkle; and her grandchildren, Stanford Rowe (Stephanie), Maxwell Rowe (Samantha) and Abigale Pirkle.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Karlene's memory to the H. Dean Rowe, FAIA Scholarship by clicking below or checks mailed to the USF School of Architecture & Community Design. 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, HMS 301, Tampa, FL 33620.
