47. He married Ardys L. Clifton on October 12, 1947 at Montfort, Wisc. One week later they moved to Dubuque, Iowa where he was employed at Interstate Power Co. for 39 years, attaining the position, Manager of Industrial Sales. He was a member of Grand View United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge #125 (Past Master), High Twelve, and Clinton Scottish Rites Bodies 32nd degree KCCH.
Bob is survived by his wife, Ardys; three sons, Colby (Darlene) Bowers of Peosta, Cary (Debra) Bowers of Vadnais Heights, Minn. and Craig (Nancy) Bowers of West Bend, Wisc.; a daughter, Ann Christensen of Arlington, Texas; eight grandchildren, Tim Bowers, Ken (Lisa) Bowers, Jerilyn Bowers, Tiffany (Jon) Keeth; Megan (Michael) Mulligan; Kailee (Brandon) Rehkamp; Craig (Emily) Graves and Kathryn (Omar) Madrid; and ten great grandchildren, Madeline, Collin and Kiera Bowers; Maxwell and Macie Keeth; Axel and Naya Madrid; Finn and Kellen Mulligan; and Aubrey Rehkamp.
He is also survived by a sister, Mary Jane Burda of Flossmoor, Ill.; and a sister in law, Patricia Bowers of Madison, Wisc.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Clifford W. Bowers and a sister and brother in law, Maryellen and Ron Barbian.
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Memorials may be given to Grand View United Methodist Church, 3342 John Wesley Drive, Dubuque, Iowa 52002.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Bethany Home for their excellent care.
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