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Charles Bowman Obituary
October 15, 1946 - May 7, 2021
Charles Bowman was a lifelong educator, teaching mathematics and physics in the Omaha Public Schools for 34 years and at Metropolitan Community College for 12 years. He chaired the Math/Science Department at Bryan High School, wrote physics curriculum, led scholarship committees, and advocated for student learning throughout his career. He graduated from Peru State College (1968) and earned his Master's Degree at the University of Illinois (1974). Chuck was raised in Plattsmouth, NE playing football in High School. He was an avid Huskers fan and fisherman, and enjoyed making wooden toys for his grandchildren. He has served the community in many ways through his leadership in Boy Scouts, YMCA coaching, and Church.
Preceded in death by his parents, Dale M. and Maxine Nielsen Bowman. Surviving are his wife, Margaret; sons, Bryant and Lisa of Omaha, and Nick and Sarah of Seattle, WA; 7 grandchildren; also family members, Jason and Lincoln NE, Rebecca of Omaha, Marco and Julia of Cologne Germany, and Jalinda and Chris of Omaha.
MEMORIAL SERVICE on Wednesday, July 7 at 10am, at Countryside Community Church, 13130 Faith Plaza. Masks and social distancing will be observed. Memorials to Charles Bowman Scholarship at https://omahapublicschoolsfoundation.org/charles-bowman-scholarship/
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Christine Krin
June 1, 2021
Marco shared this page with me, we are so sorry to hear of your loss, but were among the many who were blessed to know this fine man
matt schalles
June 1, 2021
So many memories growing up with Chuck in my life from middle school on, but I'll share one that activated reading this obituary. Back in 2012 while designing my first college course as an instructor, I asked my facebook network whether a Monday or a Friday would be a better day to schedule a midterm. Seemed like a fair amount of conjecture from the responses with support for either day, until Chuck weighed in. "Having taught 45 years, Friday is the best. Mondays have been by far the lowest scoring day of the week in both 34 years of teaching highschool and 11 years of community college." I've not offered an exam on a Monday since.
Dan B
June 1, 2021
condolences to the Bowman family. Was friends with Mr. Bowman's son Nick in school as a kid and grew up down the street from them. Always remembered Mr. Bowman being super cool and having a warm spirit about him. Never knew he was a teacher but explains why he seemed so scholarly now that I look back and also explains why Nick was able to help me with homework all the time, apple didn't fall to far from the tree there for sure. Prayers out to you all
Lisa Hug
May 31, 2021
Margaret, I'm sending you my love. And praying for Chuck, you, and the children/grandchildren. How wonderful that you have them. With love, Lisa
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