Sturtevant – Frank P. Bower Sr., 81, passed away at his residence on Friday, September 1, 2006, with his four sons at his bedside. He was born on the Bower family farm, on August 21, 1925, the son of the late Frank and Agnes (nee: Neu) Bower. He served his Country with the U.S. Army Air Corps. On Dec. 4, 1972, in St. Sebastian Catholic church he was united in marriage to the former Frances Hermann Karow, who preceded him in death on Oct. 30, 2002.
Mr. Bower had been employed by the J.I. Case Co. for over 44 years, retiring in 1993. He was a well-known musician in the Area, playing guitar and banjo was well was singing for various bands; most notably, the Bower Boys. He was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, the Case 20 Year Club, the Musicians Local 42 AF of M, and the American Legion Post 494.
Surviving are his 4 sons; Dennis (RoseAnn) Bower, Gary Bower, Russell Karow Jr., all of Sturtevant, Frank Bower Jr. of Racine; 7 step sons and daughters; 8 grandchildren, Brooke, Austin, Benjamin, Scott, Rhonda, Dennis Jr., Kurt and Jerry; 2 great grandsons; 4 brothers LeRoy Bower, Tom (Pearl) Bower, Leslie Bower all of Sturtevant, Herbie (Lydia) Bower of St. Germain; 4 sisters Caroline Seeger, Rose (George) Markiewicz all of Racine, Betty Kraft of Salem, WI, and Agnes Kraft of St. Germain, WI; his mother-in-law Violet Hermann and sister-in-law Linda Creekpaum both of Racine. His nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive him. In addition to his parents, and his wife Frances, he was also preceded in death by his first wife Elaine (nee: Despins), his grandson Nathan Bower, 3 brothers, Albert Bower, twins, Walter and Wally Bower; his sister Florence Amos; his father-in-law Lester Hermann, and by his sister-in-law Nancy Hess.
His Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 5th, at 10:30 a.m., in St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 3126 – 95th St., Sturtevant, with Rev. Robert J. Konkol O.F.M. officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery.
A special thank you to: Lori Blaesing, Pam Castrorale, Ronnie and Amy Bohatkiewicz, Tim and Rhonda Zuck, Kim Hobson, and the Wheaton Franciscan Hobson.
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