Rowlett, William P. 1935-2025 Hatfield, Mo.

HATFIELD, Mo. – William Paul Rowlett, 89, of Hatfield, Missouri, was born on Mother’s Day, May 12, 1935, on the family farm west of Hatfield to parents of Lem and Edith Rowlett. He joined two older sisters, Dorothy and Doris Faye. He passed away on Jan. 26, 2025, in Grant City, Missouri.

Paul graduated from North Harrison High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri. He served in the Air Force and had a career as a Teletype Operator with the St. Joseph News-Press and Gazette. But Paul always returned to the family farm west of Hatfield, where he lived most of his life. In later years Paul lived and farmed with his sister, Faye, with whom he was very close.

Paul had many interests and talents. He was a lifelong farmer, and especially loved working with his sheep and Great Pyrenees dogs. He was a carpenter, remodeling the farm home and constructing many of the outbuildings. He was a seamstress too, making clothing, quilts and drapes. He loved to spend time visiting with people.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Dorothy Verbeeck.

His is survived by his sister, Doris Faye Rowlett.

A private inurnment will be a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.