Born August 19, 1935 in Oakhill to Edward Earl and Julia Frances (Patton) Bowen, he married Josephine Marie Emerson on July 4, 1955 in East Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Karen (Paul Wood) Bowen of Metamora; two sons, Michael (Leigh) Bowen of Dunlap and Patrick (Rachel) Bowen of Manito; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one son-in-law, Roger Karcher of Washington.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Barbara Lou Karcher and Michelle Lynn Bowen; one great-grandson, Alekzander Baldwin and three brothers, Jack, Jim and Joe.
Jerry had worked as a Senior Staff Engineer for 42 years at Caterpillar, Inc., retiring in 1996.
A loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, Jerry enjoyed spending quality time with his family. He also enjoyed woodworking, golfing, fishing and playing the guitar and banjo. Jerry had also built the house where he and his wife resided.
Jerry was a member of Creve Coeur Christian Church. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Creve Coeur Christian Church. Pastor John Plunkett will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at FonduLac Township Cemetery in East Peoria.
Memorial contributions may be given to Creve Coeur Christian Food Bank, 101 South Thorncrest Avenue, Creve Coeur, Illinois 61610.
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