Name: Calling hours for Richard A. Bowman
Start: 2018-11-10T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-11-10T18:30:00.000Z
Location: Robert S. Nester Funeral Home

Richard A. Bowman, 76, of Pen Argyl, PA passed away tragically in a vehicular accident on Rt. 248 in Walnutport, PA on the morning of November 2, 2018. He was the husband of Susan A. (Jarrett) Bowman, with whom he celebrated 46 years of marriage in July 2018. Dick was born in Sandusky, OH, a son to the late Arlington and Patricia (O'Reilly) Bowman. He was a 1960 graduate of Parkland High School, and later earned a BA from East Stroudsburg State College. Dick was a beloved mathematics teacher and a football and baseball coach, briefly working at Northwestern High School, and later working in the same capacity at Pen Argyl High School, until his retirement in 2002. He was one of the incorporators of Forgotten Felines and Fidos, Inc., originally of Allentown, currently of Germansville, PA. In addition to his wife, survivors include his brother, John (Linda) Bowman of Tarpon Springs, FL; two nephews and two nieces. He was predeceased by his brother Thomas Bowman. Dick's memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 1:30 PM in the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, 8405 Kings Highway New Tripoli, PA 18066, with a calling hour to begin at 12PM. Rev. Gary Whittington will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dick's name can be sent directly to Forgotten Felines and Fidos, Inc., P.O. Box 62 Germansville, PA 18053. Please visit www.nesterfuneralhome.com for a full obituary and online condolences for the family.

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Published by Morning Call on Nov. 4, 2018.

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for Richard Bowman

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32 Entries

Natalie Wolfel

May 5, 2019

May you rest in peace. You gave so much to us at Forgotten Felines and Fidos. Thank you for your guidance. God took one of our great ones. You will never be forgotten. You will be missed. Natalie Wolfel

Mark Smicley

November 11, 2018

My condolences to Sue,loved ones and all the kitties at FFF that will notice his absence.

Dick helped on many occasions, the most recent was in early October when a feral kitten showed up under our shed.

Dick had a wonderful life filled with accomplished goals. He molded young men and was selfless in donating his time to needy animals.

Always enjoyed our conversations at the shelter. A very special individual...big shoes to fill.

Pamela and Sadie Vaughn

November 8, 2018

I was so saddened to hear of Dicks passing. My heart goes out to Sue Bowman, the family, as well as the family at forgotton felines. He will be missed.

Kathy Olsen

November 8, 2018

My deepest condolences to all who were close to Dick. He was a wonderful person.

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Linda Warfel

November 7, 2018

Sue ,
We are thinking of you after hearing of the loss of your dear soulmate . Time will bring healing and the fond memories will flood your heart .
Linda & Dennis Warfel

Kimberly and Rose Marrone. Shields

November 7, 2018

To the Bowman family my mother and i send our deepest condolences to your family.We didnt know dick but a couple of years and he was always a very kind man.We knew him through FFF and what a heart he had for those cats. So we say goodbye to a great man.We will continue to work with FFF as would have wanted. God bless and keep his family as great as he was.Love Rose Shields and Kim MarroneAnd all the cats you helped us savedAnd still more to come.You will be greatly missed.

Mark Bennett

November 6, 2018

So sorry to hear of Mr Bowman's passing he was a great teacher. I had him in Pen Argyl. He did everything to help me pass. I will him and his family in my prayers.

Karen Yurconic

November 6, 2018

My husband, Keith DeLong, and I first met Dick and Sue almost 20 years ago when they invited us to their home to interact with two long-haired, gorgeous orange and white sibling cats that we were considering adopting from Forgotten Felines. We took the kitties, Creamy Boy and Mr. Riley, home but a week or so later had to call Dick to ask him how to get the cats to come up from the basement because they were so frightened by their new surroundings. Dick gave us wonderful advice, and after some scratches and screams, we got the cats to the first floor. Creamy and Riley ended being a couple of our most beloved cats in a long line of lovable fluffernutters. I will always think of Dick as a saint to all the abandoned, neglected felines and canines out there. I know he's surrounded by all those creatures he saved and found new homes for over the decades. I hope Creamy and Riley are cuddling up next to you, kind man. Until we all meet again.

Randy Uhler

November 6, 2018

So sorry. What a tragedy. Keep the faith always. Godspeed. Truly a great person.

Cheryl Steila Michel

November 6, 2018

One of my strongest memories of my Uncle Dick is of him dressed as Santa at a family Christmas gathering. I remember him being full of fun. We are so deeply saddened by his tragic loss. Our deepest condolences from our family to yours.

Terri Mazziotta

November 5, 2018

Our loss is Heavens gain. Dick was a wonderful man. Always looking out for the animals. Rest In Peace. My condolences to the family and Forgotten Felines and Fido.

Karen Hoff

November 5, 2018

I am shocked and saddened to hear about Dick's passing. His absence will leave a huge hole in the lives of the many he has touched. One of the most caring and giving men I have ever met! I would say Rest in Peace Dick but I can guarantee you have already started your work in heaven. Dick - you will be truly missed!

Candy Bonney

November 5, 2018

Sue,kittys ,and fidos.So very sorry to hear of this GREAT LOSS,what a wonderful ,caring soul to be taken away from everyone he touched.May he rest in peace ,with his human,and animal friends that his love touched.The Bonney family,Candy,Bill,Jack,Liz,Sherry and Marci Elliott.

Rebekah Mullikin

November 5, 2018

Mr. Bowman, you were such a wonderful, sweet man. I may have hated Geometery, but you were always willing to help me when I needed it. May you now rest in God's everlasting love and peace and hopefully, we'll meet again one day. Goodbye for now!

November 5, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. What a sweet and caring individual who always went above and beyond in helping humans and animals alike. Sue, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Diane Campbell Tomasko

carol polkowski

November 5, 2018

I have only known Dick for awhile but he always had a smile on his face and a very nice man. He will be missed at the shelter. Rest in peace and prayers to the family and of course the forgotten feline community.

Marty Ponist

November 4, 2018

So few people impact a community like Mr. Bowman did. He left one of the most lasting impressions on me as he did for so many in the Pen Argyl school district and beyond. He pushed us to do and be more and did it with care, love, and understanding. I will miss him dearly. My deepest sympathies to the family and those closest to him.

November 4, 2018

Dick was an example of what every teacher should strive to be. He cared about the success of the kids he taught and believed that every kid could learn. He was the first into school every morning, but not to socialize, but to help his students who might not understand the concepts. All kids loved him and he dedicated his life to helping kids become the best that they could be. He will be missed by all but leaves behind a legacy of thousands of kids that he made better. Thanks you Dick for always being there for anyone who needed help.

John Squarcia

November 4, 2018

We offer our condolences. We pray in your behalf, and we offer the hope of welcoming back our loved ones on a Paradise earth. Psm 37:29

Cindy Deppe

November 4, 2018

So sorry to read about Mr. Bowman's fatal accident.

Mr. Bowman was always so kind to me when he came into the Danielsville Post Office where I had worked.

We first met by Anne Lacko, where he took great care of her and her dogs while they were at Forgotten Felines.

Mr. Bowman did tiredness work for the Forgotten Felines. He will be greatly missed.

Sandy Collier

November 4, 2018

Richard "Dick" was the most caring person. I know that he will continue his work on the other side helping all the cats.

Sandy Collier

November 4, 2018

I know that Dick will continue his work on the other side to help all the cats.

Caroline Lease

November 4, 2018

My deepest condolences to Sue and the FFF family on your loss. Dick will be missed.

cindy petchel-thomas

November 4, 2018

Dear Sue,
I am shocked and so saddened to hear of Dick's sudden passing. You two were such a big part of our entire family! We had so many great times together! Dick was such a kind, caring, thoughtful, sweet friend. He will live on in our memories forever for all the things that he did and for the wonderful person that he was!!

Doug and Linda Sheriff

November 4, 2018

Sue and family Dick was a awesome man it was a honor to know himHe will be truly missedSending our thoughts and prayers

Kim Barlieb

November 4, 2018

Sue,

I am so sorry to hear about "Mr. B". He was a wonderful man. My family has so many great memories of him and how unbelievably kind he always was to all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

robert seidel

November 4, 2018

So sorry to hear about the loss of Dick.He was a very nice man and i worked with hin alot at the barn,,Sorry sue ,my heart felt condolences to all.