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Published Obituary: Pierce County Herald Newpaper 11 Apr 2013
Eldon J. Bowen, age 83, of Baldwin, and formerly of the Waverly, Wis., area, died peacefully with his wife and family at his side on Tuesday, April 9, at United Hospital in St. Paul.
Eldon was born the son of Arnold and Bernice (Harding) Bowen on Oct. 19, 1929, in Rock Elm Township, Pierce County, Wis. He attended the Waverly School through 8th grade. Eldon served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He started working for the Pierce County Highway Department before being drafted into the Army. After returning from service, he went back to work at the highway department and worked there until retiring in 1991.
He was a member of the American Legion, 40&8, and the Waverly Snowgoers. He enjoyed fishing, camping, hobby farming, fixing anything, and spending time with family and friends. Eldon was a hard-working, generous man who was loving and kind and always put his family first.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Bernice Bowen, and sister-in-law Bess Bowen. Eldon is survived by his wife, Marcia Bowen; sons, Marcus (Sarah) Bowen, Michael (Amy) Bowen, Matthew (Rachel) Bowen, Richard (Jamie) Bowen, Randell (Dan'a) Bowen, Robert (Colleen) Bowen; 21 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, LeRoy (Barb) Bowen, Irvin Bowen; aunt, Jane Funk; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Bakken-Young Funeral Home in Baldwin. Visitation will also be Sunday from 3-6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at 12 noon Monday, April 15, at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services of Baldwin.
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Published Obituary: Pierce County Herald Newpaper 11 Apr 2013
Eldon J. Bowen, age 83, of Baldwin, and formerly of the Waverly, Wis., area, died peacefully with his wife and family at his side on Tuesday, April 9, at United Hospital in St. Paul.
Eldon was born the son of Arnold and Bernice (Harding) Bowen on Oct. 19, 1929, in Rock Elm Township, Pierce County, Wis. He attended the Waverly School through 8th grade. Eldon served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He started working for the Pierce County Highway Department before being drafted into the Army. After returning from service, he went back to work at the highway department and worked there until retiring in 1991.
He was a member of the American Legion, 40&8, and the Waverly Snowgoers. He enjoyed fishing, camping, hobby farming, fixing anything, and spending time with family and friends. Eldon was a hard-working, generous man who was loving and kind and always put his family first.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Bernice Bowen, and sister-in-law Bess Bowen. Eldon is survived by his wife, Marcia Bowen; sons, Marcus (Sarah) Bowen, Michael (Amy) Bowen, Matthew (Rachel) Bowen, Richard (Jamie) Bowen, Randell (Dan'a) Bowen, Robert (Colleen) Bowen; 21 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, LeRoy (Barb) Bowen, Irvin Bowen; aunt, Jane Funk; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Bakken-Young Funeral Home in Baldwin. Visitation will also be Sunday from 3-6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at 12 noon Monday, April 15, at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services of Baldwin.
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