Jesse F. Bowman

Jesse F. Bowman, age 82, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014, at the Racine Hospice House.  Jesse was born in Racine on September 27, 1931, son of the late Jesse and Anna (Nee: Jorgenson) Bowman.

Jesse was a graduate of William Horlick High School “Class of 1950” and furthered his education at Arizona State University and UW-Milwaukee.  He then enlisted in the United States Air Force, primarily stationed in Alaska. On November 24, 1962, at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church he was united in marriage to Geraldine Pavelcik.

Jesse was employed as Director of Purchasing by AMC-Chrysler for thirty-two years, last working as an consultant at P & H Harnischfeger Corporation.  He was actively involved with the Kenosha Achievement Center.  An avid golfer, Jesse was involved with the PGA while employed at AMC and was the proud recipient of the Senior Masters in Racine.  An outdoorsman and a huge fan of the Packers, Jesse had a great love for his grand dogs and horses.  More than anything he cherished time spent with his family.  He will be deeply missed.

Survivors include his loving wife of fifty-one years, Geri; his children, Keith (Paula) Bowman, Linda (Dan) Gonzagowski; his grandson, Joseph Bowman; twin sister, Alice Houdak; brother, Walter (Gloria) Bowman; brother-in-law, William Spreeberg; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Annette Sura.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 14, 2014, at 11 a.m.  at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, 1903 Green St., with Rev. Stephen Stradinger officiating.  Private interment will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32.  Relatives and friends may meet for a visitation with the family on Thursday at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.

A very special thank you to Dr. Mark DeCheck and the staff at the Racine Hospice House for their loving and compassionate care.  

MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine     (262) 634-7888