With his swearing in on Thursday as a full-time firefighter, Mark Rowley Jr. will be following in the footsteps of his father Mark Sr., who served the department for 25 years, including five as assistant chief; and those of his grandfather Don Rowley, who served 33 years, including 12 as chief.
“Three generations from one family serving to protect the safety and welfare of residents, business owners and visitors to the township is unprecedented and not something we are not likely to see again,” said Township Clerk Kathy Funk, in a memo to the township board.