Gerald Bowen Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gerald Bowen of East Peoria, Illinois, who passed away on August 16, 2020, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Earl and Julia Frances Bowen (Patton); his daughters, Barbara Lou Karcher and Michelle Lynn Bowen; his great grandchild Alekzander Baldwin; and his brothers, Jack, Jim and Joe.
He is survived by: his wife Josephine Marie Emerson; his children, Karen Bowen (Paul Wood) of Metamora, Michael Bowen (Leigh) of Dunlap and Patrick Bowen (Rachel) of Manito; and his son-in-law Roger Karcher of Washington. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be given to Creve Coeur Christian Food Bank, 101 South Thorncrest Avenue, Creve Coeur, Illinois 61610.
