Glenn Allen Rovey, 77, of Farmersville, died on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
A visitation will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, located at 310 Nobbe St. in Farmersville on Sunday, Feb. 2, from 2 to 5 p.m. A prayer service will be held before the visitation at 1:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Feb. 3, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Farmersville, with the Rev. Emmanuel Kanga, celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Martin’s Cemetery in Farmersville with military honors.
Mr. Rovey was born on April 28, 1947, in Springfield, to Lester and Alberta (Goetsch) Rovey. He served in Vietnam from November 1967 to November 1968. He married Kathy M. Murphy at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Farmersville on June 7, 1969.
Mr. Rovey was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where he was a Eucharistic Minister and member of the choir. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1152, the Elks #158, a trustee for Pitman Township and a treasurer for the Legion Post 701. He farmed in the Farmersville area most of his life and worked alongside his dad, Lester, and brothers, Stanley and Leonard, in starting Rovey Seed Co., which is still operating today. He continued farming and working at Rovey Seed Co. until his death.
Mr. Rovey knew no strangers and enjoyed having coffee on weekday mornings with his friends. His laugh was infectious and will forever be remembered. He also loved attending his grandchildren’s activities and spending time with his great-grandchildren. He was a season ticket holder with the St. Louis Cardinals for many years. He and his wife spent part of the winter in Florida each year. They loved family vacations, but the nights spent around their fire pit at home were most treasured.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy of Farmersville; daughter, Elaine M. Wagner of Morrisonville; sons, Derek G. (Erica) of Auburn and Zachary A. (Christina) of Girard; nine grandchildren, Samantha (Derek) Bourke, Trevor (Charlotte) Wagner, Kellen and Jack Rovey, Blaize and Pierce Rovey, Natalie, Shelby and William Herman; three great-grandchildren, Jaxson and Grady Bourke and Caleigh Wagner; four brothers, Stanley (Jeanne) Rovey of Springfield, Leonard (Lynda) Rovey of Farmersville, Wayne (Catherine) Rovey of Chatham, and Dale Rovey of Girard; as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Martin’s Cemetery, Knights of Columbus Council #1152 or Sarcoma Foundation of America, 9899 Main St., Ste. 204, Damascus, MD 20872. The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home in Springfield. Condolences may be left online at www.butlerspringfield.com.
