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Louis Bowersmith Obituary

BOWERSMITH Louis "Rube" Bowersmith, 75, passed away November 20, 2012. He was born in Briggsdale, OH, July 30, 1937. Rube was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Donna and parents Gail and Ethel Bowersmith. He is survived by sons, William (Tammy) and Terry; grandchildren, Jeremy, Amber (Wes) and Glenn; and great-grandson, Zeke. Rube served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Local Moose Lodge #11 and VFW. Rube owned and operated A&B Fence Company for many years. He loved fishing, hunting, boating, playing cards, trips to Canada and most of all Street Rodding. Rube loved getting together with all of his great friends and putting on car shows. Rube had his own Cruisin' Hot Line, Rubes Cruisin' News. The family would like to thank everyone for their love and support. Visitation Monday, November 26, 2012 from 5 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 7 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME SW CHAPEL, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123. To leave the family a special message of condolence please visit www.NewcomerColumbus.com.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 20 to Nov. 22, 2012.
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our thoughts and prayers are with you two boys and families. sorry we did not know about your mom and dad's passing. hope to get in touch with one of you.

dave and laura devore

January 28, 2013

sorry for your lose, we did not know about your mom and dad. i know that they are being missed very much. hope to get intouch with one of you boys. dave and laura devore

dave and laura devore

January 28, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

A-Tec Upholstery & Body Shop

November 26, 2012

Rube and Donna were great neighbors---and will be missed! Thanks for keeping watch out for my mom throughout the years! very much appreciated.

colleen collins

November 26, 2012

Ah, Rube! . . . Now you are with your wife! We so enjoyed our car shows with you. You will be greatly missed, but we find comfort in knowing you are where your heart longed for and in God's care. Jerry and Tina

Jerry and Tina Bare

November 26, 2012

Well Rube, now you'll not only be with Donna, but, you & Bob can continue having the fun & talks with each other as you always have. Rube, we all love you & miss you so much already. Would you please give Bob a message & tell him I love him so very much too.? Thanks Rube for being our very close friend & part of our family. We love you so very much. -- Pat Webber & daughters, Karen, Pam & Linda.

Pat Webber

November 25, 2012

Rube was a good man and an Icon in the crusie world . He will be geatly missed. Start getting that cruise in the sky ready for all of us See ya there one day!

Nann and Jeff

November 24, 2012

Going to miss you Rube. You and Donna, were like second parents to me. You both were always so good to be me. You were Fine Folks!! My heartfelt sympathy to all your family. You are going to be so greatly missed. Remembering all the Fun and Laughter we shared. Loved You and Donna with all My Heart!!

Melanie(Mel) Pumphrey

November 24, 2012

Lost my best friend Rube. Cruisin' will never be the same without Rube.He was the one who always keep things fun. Will miss the many trips to Tenn. and all the fun. You will be missed we all love you.

Ray Beane

November 23, 2012

Rube! a great friend of many car people [FLYWHELLS] MARION OHIO

joe myers

November 23, 2012

Dawn and the staff of George's would like to extend our condolences and prayers Rube's family.

Dawn George's Coney Island

November 22, 2012

Amber-so sorry to hear of your grandpa's passing. You know we always appreciated his hard work at the salon. Keep the sweet memories close during the holidays.

Dannette Huth

November 22, 2012

Scott Mason

November 21, 2012

Scott Mason

November 21, 2012

Rube's Family, sorry to hear of Rube's passing. We really had some good times,may the Good Lord Bless and Keep him. TopGun

Terry "TopGun" Gunderson

November 21, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.We are here if you need anything.

chris & susi lathem

November 21, 2012

this is a sad day..im really going to miss talking to you about the insane things we came up with...i enjoyed every moment of your rants..hugs rube...

lenore collins

November 21, 2012

Our deepest heartfelt sympathy for the family. Rube was so very special to all of us. He touched our heart. Rube was the "father of cruisin". He knew that special touch a lot of cruisers have, they help others. Rube and Donna were very special to us, we loved them, Forever in our hearts, The Oster Family

November 21, 2012

I'm definitely going to miss you my friend. Every time I hop in the Olds for a cruise you'll be with me along with Zac. Heaven will be having some awesome car shows now! Instead of manager's choice I guess you will be giving out a 6' trophy for God's choice? Take my boy Zac for a cruise in your Corvette.

Scott Mason

November 21, 2012

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