Joseph Bowar
October 26, 1928 ~ October 30, 2021
Joseph Bowar, 93, of Faulkton, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Avera Prince of Peace in Sioux Falls.
A wake and rosary service was held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 6, 2021, at St. Lambert Catholic Church, 1000 S. Bahnson Ave, Sioux Falls, with Deacon Thomas Rausch presiding.
Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at St. Thomas The Apostle Church, Faulkton, with Fr. Randy Phillips presiding. A rosary was held at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Private burial followed in the church cemetery.
Joseph A. Bowar, Jr. was born October 26, 1928 in Faulkton, SD to Joseph A. and Angeline (Kellen) Bowar. Joe attended SDSU after graduating from Faulkton High School in 1946.
Joe entered the Marine Corp in 1953 and received the "Sharpshooter" medal before receiving an honorable discharge in 1955.
He was married to Gladys Corinne Rusch. They made their home in Faulkton where they raised their six children. Joe worked hard farming and ranching his father’s farm.
Joe was a lifetime member of the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus, holding many different offices. He also served as a county commissioner for several years.
Joe was survived by his wife Gladys Corinne (Rusch) of 67 years; daughter: Carol (Bill) Koch of Sioux Falls, SD and their children Tony (Meghan) Koch and Lisa Koch; daughter: Jane (Doug) Kading of Rapid City, SD and their children, Benjamin (Lacy) Kading and Jonathan (Jessica) Kading; son: Greg (Rachel) Bowar of Chaska, MN and their children Jordan (Sumer) Bowar, Justin Bowar, and Jack Bowar; daughter: Eileen (Rich) Prince of Harrisburg, SD and his children: Amanda, Tori, and Taylor Prince; son: Dale (deceased) Diana Bowar of Bellevue, WA and their children, Ashley, Nick, and Sara Bowar; daughter: Laura (Randall) Kidwell of Crossville, TN and their son Jared Kidwell; and nine great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Dale; one great grandchild; and 10 siblings.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Joe’s arrangements.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May they bring you comfort and peace. In Deepest Sympathy,
My deepest sympathy to the family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss, with deepest sympathy. Rosalie Bowar
Corinne and family, Please accept our condolences on the passing of your great husband, father, grand and great grand father. He was a great friend of many and a great steward of the land. Please know our prayers are with you. Hollis
Our prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss.
Melinda & Wayne Keefe, Darlene Keefe
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.
The legacy Joe has left on your family is unmatched by any words that can be written. Where lives pass, memories carry on forever. We were saddened to learn of the loss your family has suffered and hope to you will know our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate a life, well lived and the good times you shared as a family.
Eileen and family so sorry for your loss. I am am glad you had such a wonderful dad. Take care!
Dear Carol
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You and your family are in my prayers.