Bowers, Russell G. b. 5 Aug 1920 d. 4 Feb 2012 Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA: 1FAMILYTREE Genealogy

1920 - 2012 (91 years) Has 6 ancestors and 2 descendants in this family tree.

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Name	Bowers, Russell G.
Born	5 Aug 1920
Gender	Male
Died	4 Feb 2012	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
Obituary	5 Feb 2012
Appleton Post Crescent
Russell G. Bowers, 91, Appleton, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at Appleton Medical Center. He was born Aug. 5, 1920, to Earl and Esther (Wiegand) Bowers. He was a graduate of the Class of 1939 at Appleton High School. On Sept. 21, 1943, he was united in marriage to Aurelia Kauth at St. Therese Catholic Church, Appleton. The couple has enjoyed 68 years together. Russ worked in law enforcement most of his working career with the Outagamie County Sheriff Department, retiring as Undersheriff in 1981. He is survived by his wife, Aurelia, Appleton; two daughters, Diane (Marvin) Verkuilen, Thorp, Wis.; and Nancy Koehler, Appleton; seven grandchildren, William (Michelle) Verkuilen, Cynthia (Mathew) Miklasz, Gregory (Brenda) Verkuilen, Catherine (Todd) Hein, Barbara (Doug) Mederos, Joel (Carolyn) Koehler, and Jesse (Tia) Koehler; 19 great-grandchildren, Angela, Benjamin, Emily and David Miklasz, Emma, Conner, and Adam Verkuilen, Caroline, Margaret, Jack and Sam Mederos, Lane and Cade Koehler, Ally and Macey Koehler, Barrett and Kimber Verkuilen, and Ruby and Hudson Hein; his brother, John (Marilyn) Bowers; sisters-in-law, Katherine Bowers and Elisabeth Bowers. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Florence (Harold) Drexler; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clifford (June), Robert, Donald (Alice), Franklin (Mary), Earl, and Dean. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, Feb. 9, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1810 N. McDonald St., with Father James Lucas officiating. Friends may visit directly at the church on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. Inurnment will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to your favorite charity . Brettschneider-Trettin-Nickel 606 N. Oneida St. Appleton 733-7383 www.btlfuneral.com Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from February 5 to February 6, 2012
Person ID	I171690	1FamilyTree
Last Modified	10 Mar 2017

Father	Bowers, Earl William, b. 18 Aug 1891, Pound, Marinette, Wisconsin, USA , d. 5 Nov 1940 (Age 49 years)
Mother	Wiegand, Esther Lily, b. 4 Mar 1901, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA , d. 3 Apr 1988 (Age 87 years)
Family ID	F30398	Group Sheet \| Family Chart