Charles "Charlie" R. Bowen

Charles "Charlie" R. Bowen, 97, of Syracuse, formerly of Bremen passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at Miller's Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born November 20, 1912 in Nappanee to Elmer & Ella (Bowman) Bowen. On January 28, 1933 he married Doris Baker, she preceded him in death on December 20, 1970. He then married Isadore Coverstone, she preceded him in death in September of 2000.

A longtime Bremen resident, Charlie was a lifetime farmer, was custodian and drove bus for Bremen Schools. He also attended Salem United Methodist Church in Bremen .

Survivors include 5 grandsons: Terry Bowen of Ft. Wayne, Brent Bowen of Colorado, Bryan (Brandy) Bowen of Syracuse, Derek (Danielle) Bowen of New Paris, David (Rachael) Bowen of Indianapolis, 1 granddaughter: Gidgett Bowen of Warsaw and 9 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by both wives, 2 sons: Wayne & Glenn, 1 brother and 3 sisters.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30AM on Monday, December 28, 2009 at the Mishler Funeral Home in Bremen and will be officiated by Pastor John French. Burial will follow at the Bremen Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2 ? 6PM on Sunday, December 27, 2009 at the funeral home.

Memorials contributions may be made to the Bremen United Methodist Church.