Bowers, Robert Francis

1963 - 2013  (50 years)

• Name	Bowers, Robert Francis
  Birth	18 Nov 1963
  Gender	Male
  Death	19 Dec 2013	Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	21 Dec 2013
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Robert F. Bowers, Freedom, age 50, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday December 19, 2013 after a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. Bob was born on November 18, 1963 to Dan and Elaine (Green) Bowers. He grew up in Freedom, attending St. Nicholas Grade School and Freedom High School. Bob was self-employed with Bowers Quality Painting. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, playing softball and pool. Bob loved to camp and travel. He adored his grandchildren and loved to spend time with them. Bob was a loving and carefree man that always put others first. Bob will be dearly missed by his parents, Dan and Elaine; fiancée Lisa Schadrie; daughters: Melissa (Jordan Hawks) and Tara (fiancé Brad Van Caster) Bowers; stepchildren: Justin (Jamie) Bain, Karley and Allie Schadrie; grandchildren: Morgan Penny Lynn Weeks and Mason Robert Bain; siblings: David (Beth), Paul (Shelly), Ken (Sally Radtke) Bowers, Kim (Don Dotson) Schiessl and Kari (Gary) De Bruin father-in-law: Larry Bain; and brother-in-law: Scott (Kim) Bain. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his former spouse, friend and mother of Melissa and Tara, Penny Lynn Murphy. Visitation will be held Monday December 23, 2013 at ST. NICHOLAS PARISH (W2037 County Road S, Freedom) beginning at 2:00 p.m. until time of Mass at 5:00 p.m. The Rev. Daniel Felton will officiate. In lieu of flowers, Bob's family will establish a memorial to benefit those affected by Lou Gehrig's disease. Bob, thanks for always being there for us. You fought an amazing fight, now go hit some homeruns in heaven. You will be forever in our hearts. Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Dec. 20 to Dec. 22, 2013
  Person ID	I86077	1FamilyTree | MaryLangenhuizenClose78556
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Father	Bowers, Daniel H.,   b. 02 Sep 1935, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 06 Feb 2024 (Age 88 years)
  Mother	Green, Elaine
  Family ID	F32017	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Luft, Penny Lynn,   b. 5 Jun 1965, , , Ohio, USA d. 28 Sep 2006 (Age 41 years)
  Marriage	20 Sep 1985
  Children	1. Bowers, Tara   2. Bowers, Melissa
  Family ID	F35798	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	1 May 2010

  
  

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