George Bowen Obituary

George V. Bowen

George V. Bowen, 88, of Upper Sandusky, passed away at 5:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center.

George was born Feb. 25, 1935, in Upper Sandusky, to Miller and Bernice (Coons) Bowen. He married Beverly A. Armstrong on Feb. 20, 1955, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Upper Sandusky, and she preceded him in death Feb. 7, 2015.

George is survived by three children, Lynn and her husband Daniel Kilgore of Florida, and Jeffrey and his wife Betsy Bowen, and Gregory and his wife Debbie Bowen, both of Upper Sandusky; three grandchildren, Matthew and his wife Cheryl Bowen, Jillian and her husband Travis Yeater, and Kristy and her husband Nathan Crum; nine great-grandchildren, Cole, Clayton, Melanie, and Walter Bowen, Levi and Adriane Yeater, and Oliver, Bailey and Isabel Crum, and one more on the way; and brother, Roger and his wife Jane Bowen of Upper Sandusky.

George was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beverly; and brother, Donald Bowen.

George attended Upper Sandusky High School where he was involved in FFA. He graduated in 1953. George was a fifth-generation hands on farmer and he was an Oliver Tractor man. He was a lifelong member of John Stewart United Methodist Church. He was also a member of Wyandot Camping Club, Farm Bureau Council, and Wyandot County Horseshoe Club.

For hobbies, George enjoyed playing dart ball, going bowling, playing euchre, and throwing horseshoes. George was always very generous and he was a dedicated family man.

George's funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, at Lucas-Batton Funeral Home, Upper Sandusky, with Pastor Doug Pummel officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice and can be sent to Lucas-Batton, 476 S. Sandusky Ave., Upper Sandusky, Ohio, 43351.

Online condolences may be shared at www.lucasbatton.com.