Rowland Mehlenbacher 80, formerly of Lincoln RI passed away on September 23, 2024, at Advent Health Orlando, in

Orlando FL. He was the husband of Susan (Calonne) Mehlenbacher and was born in Avoca, NY a son of the late Lawrence and Pearl (Sloat) Mehlenbacher. He worked in the food industry his entire life and worked at many local restaurants. Most recently he served as Food Service Director at Overlook Nursing Home in Pascoag RI.

Besides his wife he leaves behind two sisters Joanne (Mehlenbacher) Panzik of Jacksonville NC and Patti (Mehlenbacher) Neff of Plattsburgh NY, five children: Michael Mehlenbacher of Lake Worth FL, Bob Mehlenbacher of Kissimmee FL, Kristen Mehlenbacher of Orlando FL, Brian Ross of Altamonte Springs FL, and Brad Mehlenbacher of Woonsocket RI, ten grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

Rowland was an avid fan of music and the outdoors, so a Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday October 19 at Colt State Park, shelter #2 in Bristol, RI. Starting at 12:00pm there will be a “play and pay” your respects visitation. Finger foods and drinks will be provided. At 1:30 p.m. there will be a Celebration of Life Ceremony.

Rowland loved music and enjoyed performing his music shows for children at the Woonsocket Harris Public Library.