"We remember him when he delivered gas to our house. He was so nice. Our heart goes out to all of the family. He?s in gods hands now and bless you all. John and Charlene DeHart."
In loving memory of
Lewis Bowman
September 17, 1971 - August 5, 2024
Lewis William Bowman, age 52, of Bryant, died unexpectedly on August 5, 2024 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on September 17, 1971 in Milwaukee, a son of Albert "Butch" and Sandra (Martin) Bowman. He married the love of his life, Kathy Garcia, on February 1, 1991 in Chicago.
Lewis was a graduate of White Lake High School, class of 1989 he continued his education at Triton College in Chicago. He began a long and fulfilling career at Insight FS in 1998, starting as a fuel sales delivery driver and working his way up to Hub Manager. His work was important but more important were the relationships with co-workers and customers.
He was a member of the Wisconsin Propane Association, having traveled to Washington DC to lobby on behalf of the propane industry.
He had a passion for life and building up others, he coached little league and high school baseball, participated in fundraisers for the school booster club, and served on the White Lake School Board for the past 15 years. Lewis enjoyed farming, he shared his passion with his children and numerous nieces and nephews. He enjoyed being involved with 4H, especially the Market Animal Project, the highlight being watching them participate with their animals at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Time with his family and large family gatherings was something he treasured most in life. Lewis made us all strive to be our best selves, he gave insight and was always available to help with anything.
Lewis will be deeply missed by his wife, Kathy; sons, Bradley (Katie) Bowman of North Dakota and Matthew Bowman of Nelson; grandchildren, Saelyr and Tripp Bowman; brother, Kenneth Bowman of White Lake; sister, Kris (Jeff) Doemel of White Lake; father-in-law, Michael (Theresa) Garcia of Brookfield, IL; mother-in-law, Patti St George of White Lake; sisters-in-law, Amy (Eugene) Peters of White Lake, Kim (Chad) Canterna of Chicago, Bonnie Stegall (Justin Emerich) of White Lake, Susan (Zach Dittberner) Weidman of Neenah, Danielle (Adam Wright) Stegall of Oshkosh; nieces and nephews, Katelyn (Connor) Bowman, Debbie (Joe) Nagorski, Daniel Doemel (Cassie), Gary Doemel, Alison (Chris Schewe) and Brice Peters, Gage Steckbauer, Caleb and Jordan Canterna, Kennedy Weidman and Hudson Dittberner, Aaron and Madalynn Wickersheim, and Colt Emerich; great-nieces and nephews, Colton, Carson, Chase, and Cora; and God-son, Conway Schmidt.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 at 7 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Marvin Kindle officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family is grateful for Lewis's continued gifts through organ donation.
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"Kathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jenny & Greg"
"Deepest sympathies- Nathan Hanson and Sara Cutler"
" Dear Kathy,Brad and Matt my heart aches for you and all the family and friends of Lew. I hope the memories of the good days and the Love he has for all of you help you through this terrible loss. My deepest sympathies."
"My Thoughts and Prayers go out the Family and many friends of Lewis, he was a Great Man always there to help anyone that He could. Praying that our Lord Jesus will comfort all that knew him and each will find peace in the Hope we have that we will see him again in Heaven some day."
"My deepest condolences. May the Lord, which we serve, comfort you during this difficult time. Sending all our love - Diane and Fernando Guzman (Theresa?s sister and brother-in-law)"
"Kathy - I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. "
"Big Lew, there will be a hole in this world without you in it. We love you Kathy, Brad, Matt and family. "
"So very sorry and shocked to hear this. Way, way too young to leave this world. Our prayers are with you and your entire family! "
"Oh no !! this is so unbelievable. Loss is never easy just tolerable in time, I know how much your heart must ache. Lewis was such an awesome man, he will be missed by all. Sending big hugs & our Love. John, Nadene & Dustin Stegall Lakewood, Wi. "
"My heart is breaking for anyone who was lucky enough to know Lew and especially his entire family!!"
"Ooooh Kathy, I am so very sorry and shocked to read this. Please know that you and the entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. I have so many fond memories from the fair while Maddie, Izzy and Matt showed. My heart hurts for everyone. Hugs "