Robert Bowar
May 7, 1925 ~ September 7, 2012
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Robert Bowar, 87, of Faulkton, passed away, Friday, September 7, 2012 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.
Mass of Christian Burial were held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Faulkton with Fr. Joji Itukulapati officiating. Burial followed in St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery, Faulkton with full military honors. A prayer service was held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 10, 2012 at St. Thomas Catholic Church with visitation one hour prior.
Bob was born May 7, 1925 in Faulkton, South Dakota to Michael and Loretta Bowar. He attended Tamworth Grade school and Faulkton High School. He served in WWII in the Philippines.
He married Julie Schaefer at St. Liborius Catholic Church in Polo, South Dakota on October 12, 1948. He farmed in the LaFoon Township until his retirement to Faulkton in 1991. His two sons continued farming which allowed Bob to continue operating the combine until recent years. He was an active member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, VFW and Lakeside Country Club. He also served on the board of Miranda Elevators, Faulk County School and Faulkton Bank.
Bob and Julie traveled throughout the United States in their motor home. In addition to traveling, Bob’s hobbies included flying, fishing, golf, shuffle board, attending grandchildren’s activities and spending time with family and friends. He loved the daily coffee group. In 1996, they bought a home in Apache Junction, AZ where they enjoyed spending their winters.
Grateful for having shared in his life are his wife, Julie of Faulkton, Larry (Cheryl) Bowar, Faulkton; Pam (Terry) Brueggeman, Marshalltown, IA; Jeanette (Rick) Shamis, Sugar Grove, IL; Nancy (Dave) Waldowski, Alta Loma, CA and Gary (Nickie) Bowar, Faulkton; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grand children.
Bob will be remembered for the kindness he showed to all those he encountered. He will be greatly missed.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Robert’s arrangements.
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Julie & Family:
So sorry for your loss. May God Bless You all at this time of loss and always….I will always remember Bob so fondly for the great friend he was to my Dad
Julie, Larry, Nancy, Gary and families: We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Bob. He was such a kind and awesome man. He will be truly missed in our community. May it comfort you to know that you and your family our in our thoughts and prayers. In Deepest Sympathy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,Julie, and your whole family during these difficult hours and days. May God give you comfort and peace.
Pam and Terry,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Julie and family,
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. It’s never an easy time losing a loved one. We will miss Bob’s smile and conversation. He always had a handshake or hug and made everyone that he met feel special. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you during this difficult time and sustain you in your time of grief.
Sincerely, Melvin & Debbie Brueggeman
Julie and family:
Faulkton lost one of its best and we lost a VERY good friend with Bob’s passing. Thanks for the memories Bob!
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
Pam, Terry, and family, We are so sorry you lost your dad. We have been thinking of you and asking for God’s comfort. Sincerely, Ron and Julaine
Bob was truly one of the kindest men I’ve known and it’s evident that he passed that trait along to his children. I so vividly remember him at the Miranda elevator joking around. He was quite the tease. And such of good friend to our dad.
Sharing in your sorrow and keeping you in our prayers. I think of you all often. Lori
Julie and family, we were so sorry to hear of the death of Bob.. We hope all the wonderful memories you have of your husband and father will help ease your grief in time.
We always enjoyed seeing and visiting with you both…Dan and Barb Duncan
Julie and family, I was so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. May God comfort you all with wonderful memories of a loving husband, father and grandfather. My sincere sympathy to each of you.
Julie and family,
So sorry to learn of Bob’s passing. Bob was such a loving, gentle man with such a wonderful sense of humor. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love always,
Dear Julie and family, we were sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. We will remember him for his enthusiasm for shuffleboard and his friendly nature. Our thoughts are with you and family