Mount Pleasant – Jeffrey L. Dowd, age 79, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of his family, on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 following a 10 week battle with pancreatic cancer.

Jeff was born in Muncie, IN on August 14, 1940 to the late William J. and Rowena M. (nee: Mays) Dowd. A graduate of Muncie Central High School, he went on to earn bachelor and master's degrees in education from Ball State University. On December 20, 1969 in Christ Church United Methodist, Jeff was united in marriage with the love of his life, Corinne K. (nee: Ray). They proudly acknowledged their 50 ^th Anniversary with a beautiful celebratory vacation this past June.

With a great passion for educating, Jeff was a technology education teacher and coordinator with Racine Unified School District for over 35 years, retiring in 1999. However, in retirement, Jeff continued to mentor new teachers and students by sharing his knowledge and experiences. He was a dedicated member, officer, mentor & coordinator of the AYES (Automotive Youth Educational Systems) and WTEA (Wisconsin Technology Educational Systems). Jeff enjoyed deer & turkey hunting, maintaining his yard, chopping wood, and spending time with family at their retreat home in Poy Sippi, WI. Jeff was a true friend to many and has helped countless lives find their way. Nobody was a stranger to Jeff!

Surviving are his loving wife of 50 years, Corinne; their children, Bryce (Dineo) Dowd & Jason (Zeena) Dowd; grandchildren, Moira, Brendan & Armani; brothers, Ronald (Pat), Michael (Susan) and Randy Dowd; sisters-in-law, Marlyn Stewart and Shirley Ray; nieces, nephews, former students & friends – too numerous to mention all by name. In addition to his parents, Jeff was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Hazy McKibben; and brother-in-law, Jerry Ray.

Funeral services celebrating Jeff's life will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 11:00 am in Christ Church United Methodist (5109 Washington Avenue) with Rev. George J. Kafer officiating. Interment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:00 – 7:00 pm and in the church on Thursday from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Memorials to the "Jeff Dowd Technology Education Scholarship Fund" have been suggested.

A heartfelt note of thanks to Hospice Alliance, Dr. Ryan Engel, Dr. Robert Gullberg and all of their amazing staffs for the compassionate care and support given in Jeff's time of need. May God bless all of you!