David Bower Obituary

David Karl Bower

David Karl Bower came home to see the Lord Friday morning, December 5, 2025. He was born November 15, 1943, to Ezra and Elizabeth (Bormuth) Bower, who preceded him in death.

David is survived by his wife, Karen (Hamilton), and two sons, Andy and Brian (Daphne) Bower. He is also a proud grandfather to Emma (Loren) Couch. He is also survived by a sister, Ilene (Larry) Parke. He also has many nieces and nephews who survive, Gary (Chris) and Steve (Chris) Freed, Teresa (Rob) Zuercher, Chad (Diane) Parke, Traci Guitterez, and Barry (Bonnie) Hamilton.

David was also preceded in death by his sister, Sara Mae Freed (Loren LaVern surviving) and brother-in-law, Keith (Sharon surviving) Hamilton.

David was an active member of many community functions. He was best known for his quick wit and good-natured, yet corny jokes, and his last memorable joke was told at his granddaughter's wedding in September.

David was a lifelong and faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Jenera, where he served as a Deacon, a Trustee, and an Elder, to name a few. He was also in the first class to attend Trinity Lutheran School from kindergarten through 8th grade, before attending Cory Rawson High School, where he graduated in 1961. David worked at Smith's Hardware out of high school, but his true calling and lifelong career was farming, which he enjoyed with his sons and, more recently, his new grandson. He was also a member of the National Guard for six years. To keep himself busy in the winters, he also drove a semi for many years. David was no stranger to hard work and devotion to his family. For many years, David was Jenera Co-op Board president. He was also an Eagle Township Trustee for 23 years and served as president of Hancock County Township Association.

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Arlington, and from 10-11 a.m. prior to service at the church. Funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera, with Pastor Robert Krueger officiating. Burial will follow at parish cemetery.

Memorial contribu-tions can be made in memory of David to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church or American Red Cross.

In lieu of monetary donations or flowers, the family would also like to encourage everyone to donate blood. David himself donated many gallons and would be proud to know that lives could be saved even in his death.

Online condolences can be expressed to family by visiting coldrencrates.com.