Richard A. "Dick" Bowman

Richard Bowman Obituary

Richard A. "Dick" Bowman Lansing Age 89, passed away January 11, 2013. He was born March 17, 1923 in Hastings, MI, to Benjamin and Reda Bowman. Dick served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the 8th Armored Division. He saw his first combat action in southern Germany, became part of occupational forces in Europe, and was discharged February 6, 1946. He was employed at Lindell Drop Forge as an assistant manager. He then served as president of Missaukee Tool & Die in Lake City, MI, an affiliate of Lindell. He was a devout Christian and member of Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lansing. He served in many church boards and volunteered on many church projects. Dick was an avid fisherman of Bluegill in winter and summer, and also enjoyed bowling and golf. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Marilyn J. Bowman; children, Patricia Bowman and Diane (Steve) Sawyers; 4 grandchildren, Brent (Jessica) Sawyers, Todd (Jen) Sawyers, Marc (Alicia) Sawyers and Paul Sawyers; great-grandchildren, Conner and Sophie; special niece, Lynn Britton; also many other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Richard D. Bowman; and 9 brothers and 5 sisters. Dick was proud of his large family, and at the age of 80, he wrote a book entitled "A Portrait of the Ben and Reda Family." The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 14, 2013, at Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. Paul J. Lindloff officiating. Interment will follow in Deepdale Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church's Debt Retirement Fund.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Jan. 12, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Bowman

12 Entries

Britton Lynn

January 30, 2013

Dick is my Uncle on my mom's side with the 15 brothers and sisters. I have so enjoyed reading each of your kind words about my Uncle. He was everything you all said and so much more. I am hoping everyone that knew him will try to keep the acts of kindness going - he surely made our world a better place to live and we are all better folks for having him in our lives. Love you Uncle Dick! Nice tributes, Marc and Paul ... he sure loved his grandchildren!! God Bless!

Lynn Britton, Niece
Harbor Springs, Michigan

Grandpa - June, 2012 with his great-granddaughter, Sophie

January 28, 2013

Grandpa,
I think everyone that knew you would agree that men like you are rare in this world. Your moral fiber was evident in everything you did in your life; from your childhood to your time in service, throughout your career at Lindell Drop Forge, and in your relationship with Grandma, your children and grandchildren (and I'm sure cousings, nieces, nephews, etc.). You set so many examples for your family of what it means to be a good person, many of which are unattainable by the average man or woman. Your kindness,selflessness, honesty, loyalty, and ambition made you successful in your career, but moreso than that, it has left an imprint on my life that I will carry with me forever. I feel privileged to have had you in my life for 30 years.

I'll miss so many things about you, but more than anything I'll miss the many golf outings that we had over the years. A lasting image I will have is of the last church scramble we played in together (2007?). Though neither one of us were Jack Nicklaus in our own right, on that day we worked together like a fine tuned machine! We took second place that day but that didn't matter one bit...it was the most fun I ever had on a golf course!

Forever missed, but never forgotten.

Love,
Marc

January 15, 2013

My sympathies to the Bowman family. My dad is Robert "Bobby" Lindell who died in 1987. I remember Mr. Bowman vividly through the eyes of a 15 year old and remember how well respected and valued he was at the Lindell Drop Forge. What a blessing that your family were all able to enjoy Mr. Bowman as the leader of your family for so many years. My sympathies to all of you.

Peace,
Robin Lindell Coe
Bobby's youngest daughter

January 14, 2013

Really enjoyed knowing Dick. Golfed and bowled with him many years.
Del Leffler,Peace Lutheran formerly Bethlehem Lutheran

January 13, 2013

Uncle Dick, I will miss you dearly. You always had a story to tell and were so upbeat and positive. I know my Dad is happy to have you in Heaven with him and cousin Rick.
Love you so very much, Cindy Harke Dockey

Shar Maynard

January 13, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss Pat. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this difficult time.

Richard and Rosemary Borchert

January 12, 2013

Marilyn and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. We haven't seen you in so many years since we moved to Houghton Lake but remember you today if I seen you. May God bless you and your family.

Linda Oswald

January 12, 2013

Pat: So sorry to read of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.

Linda Oswald

January 12, 2013

Grandpa- You were such a caring, loving, and sweet Grandpa and I will never forget you! I love you! You came to so many of my baseball games and did so much for all of us! I am glad that I got to tell you how much I loved you before the Lord took you. I am glad you are free from pain and in a wonderful place! RIP Grandpa! Love you- Paul Sawyers

January 12, 2013

So sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Love Cindy, Jill and Joni

Bruce Winkler

January 12, 2013

So sad to read of Dick's passing. I have always enjoyed our conversations and competition at the bowling alley (Zion vs. Emmanuel). We all will miss his upbeat enthusiasm. We know that he is laughing with the angels now....

January 12, 2013

We'll always remember Richard - and all of you. Such a wonderful family. Richard and my dad enjoyed each other very much as room mates at Ingham County Medical Care Facility. Our most heartfelt wishes go out to you.

Linda Estill (daughter of Glenn Snyder)

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