Robert Eugene Bowen

Robert Eugene “Bob” Bowen, 76, of Van Wert, died at 10:23 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born November 8, 1938, in Van Wert, the son of Herman Gayle and Ida Emma (Schaadt) Bowen, who both preceded him in death.

Survivors include his daughter, Susan K. (Todd) Semer of Ohio City; a son, Terry A. Bowen of New Lexington; three granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Richard “Dick” (Jill) Bowen and Frank (Cheryl) Bowen, both of Ohio City, and Steve (Jane) Bowen of Rockford.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 5, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.

Calling hours are from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: Crestview FFA chapter or Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center, c/o Community Health Professionals, 1159 Westwood Drive, Van Wert, OH 45891.