Rowland "Skeeter" Purmal, 84, of Henderson Nevada, passed away, February 9, 2020 in Henderson, Nevada. He was born January, 10, 1936 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin to Earnest Calder Purmal and Bernice Donzetta Purmal (Boeyink). Rowland served honorably in the U.S. Air Force and went on to work as an Electrician for IBEW 357 for many years until he retired.
Rowland was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Bernice; and children: Paula Drake, and Jeff Haynes. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn; children: Keith Purmal, Lori Marshall, and stepson- Roy Haynes; brothers: Jerry Purmal and Charles Purmal; sisters: Mary Rollag, Bernice Purmal, and Natalie Bogel; 17 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren.
An Honor Service with graveside will be on March 5, 2020 at 11:20 AM at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005.