Mr. G. Richard "Dick" Bowne's Obituary
G. Richard “Dick” Bowne, age 85, passed away on May 13, 2015. Dick was born on June 19, 1929 to Raymond and Pearl Bowne. He graduated from St. Jeans School where he met his high school sweetheart Delores “Dee” Roberts. The two were married on May 30, 1950 and together they were blessed with 9 children. Dick was an insurance adjuster. He owned and operated Burns and Bowne Adjusting Company until his retirement in 1994. He was a member of St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, Serra Club, Muskegon Adjusters Association, JC’s, Blue Goose and the Knights of Columbus. Dick was a witty, funny, trustworthy, faithful, hardworking man of God who will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Delores; 9 children, Jeffrey (Jeannie) Bowne, Rachelle (David) Geissinger, Denise Kipfmiller, Mitchell (Deborah) Bowne, Steven (Connie) Bowne, Laurel (Mark) Fleser, Julie (Paul) Christian, Mary (Randall) Erickson, and Claudia (Jeffrey) Bourdon; 17 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and special extended family Cheryl Rogers, Harvey and Mary Anderson and family.He was preceded in death by his parents; and son-in-law David Kipfmiller.
A MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will take place on Monday May 18, 2015 at 11AM at St. Michaels the Archangel 1716 6th St. VISITATION will take place on Sunday from 2-5 with a rosary beginning at 4:30 at The Lee Chapel 6291 S. Harvey St 231-798-1100. Memorial contributions can be made to. St. Francis Catholic Church for use in their Journey of Faith Campaign or the Serra Club.
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