Walter Rowe Sr. 93, of Grafton, Ohio passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday May 18, 2013. He spent a lifetime in the Auto Salvage business. He owned Rowe Towing on Infirmary Rd. for many years. He retired in 2011 at the age of 91. He was an avid car collector, loved eating at local restaurants like Nancy's Diner, and Harvest Cafe in Grafton; and drove his 1933 Duesenberg right up until the day before he died. Survivors include his children; Fred Rowe of Grafton, Dianna Lawson of Berea, Walter Rowe Jr. of Grafton, Janet Stout of Roseville, CA., Robert Rowe of Grafton, Ronald Rowe of Grafton. He had six grandchildren and one great grandchild, a sister; Betty Kasinac of Willoughby, a brother; Robert Rowe of Vero Beach, FL. Walter was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Helen Rowe of Grafton, and his brother; Fred Rowe of Wickliffe. Family will receive friends 4-7 PM Friday May 24, 2013 at The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57) Elyria (440)322-4626. Funeral Services will be private. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Visitation: 4-7 PM Friday May 24, 2013 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio