Bert W. Rowley passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at the age of 87. He was the devoted husband of Wilma G. Rowley for 65 years. Loving father of Wilma Nuss (Daniel) and Erin Farr (Scott) and the proud grandfather of Olivia Nuss. Son of the late Celestine Francis Rowley and Marie Esteves Rowley and brother of the late John “Jack” Francis Rowley. Mr. Rowley was a graduate of Holy Cross High School and attended Tulane University. He was a successful businessman who began his career in insurance and later became a real estate developer and contractor; building hundreds of properties in St. Bernard Parish during his career. Serving on the Board of Directors of St. Bernard Bank and Trust, he helped many people to secure the opportunity to build their own dreams. Always interested in new and innovative technology, he was instrumental in securing “Group W Cable,” a Westinghouse company, to provide the first cable television service in St. Bernard Parish. Bert traveled the world and was passionate and extremely knowledgeable about WWII history and the political process. He always wanted the best for his community and its citizens, and served their interests on the New Orleans Mississippi River Bridge Authority, in the Louisiana House of Representatives District 103, and as a member of the Louisiana Economic Development and Gaming Corporation. He will be remembered for his wise and practical advice and his extreme generosity when people were in need. The family would like to thank his wonderful caregivers Cerise and Charmaine, the caring staff of Peristyle Lake, and Notre Dame Hospice, especially Debra, Christina, and Shantrice, for their constant care and spiritual support. A private funeral service was held on Saturday, February 1, 2020, and he was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences at www.stbernardmemorial.com.