Merrill Eugene Bowman

Merrill E. “Butch” Bowman, age 70, passed away April 4, 2020.

He was born in Clarinda, Iowa on April 6, 1949 to the late Charles and Dorothy (Brees) Bowman. Butch proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from Qwest.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Richards; 2 infant granddaughters.

Butch is survived by his wife of 36 years, Rose Bowman; children, Michelle Malloy (Tim), Jamie Bowman, Jense Bergantzel, Sandy Bergantzel (Clayton Rhodes III), Jeremy Bowman (Sarah McLemore), Shawn Bowman (Christi); siblings, Charles Bowman, Bob Bowman (Nancy), Rick Bowman (Bev); mother-in-law, Bernadette Scott (John); 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other family and friends.

Open viewing and visitation 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday April 9, 2020 at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Interment is in the Iowa Veteran’s Cemetery with a Private Family Graveside Service on Friday April 10, 2020.

The family will direct memorials.