"To the family Dick was a great man. Worked hard!! Also a hoot like is brother Harold. Knew both of them. Rest in peace Dick. "
In loving memory of
Richard Bowen
July 31, 1941 - September 4, 2021
Richard "Dick" Bowen, age 80, of 1625 Highland Ln., Quincy, died Saturday, September 4, 2021, at 2:09 am in his home surrounded by his family.
Richard was born July 31, 1941 in Timewelll, Illinois, the son of Marion Albert and Gladys Pearl Martin Bowen. He married Kathy "Katie" Wingerter on February 24, 1960 at Union United Methodist Church in Quincy.
He attended Quincy High School. Richard served in the United States Air Force. Richard worked at Motorola and Electric wheel before he started Bowen Builders, Inc with his brother Harold. He was a co-owner until 2001 when his nephew took over. Richard still worked as a craftsman afterwards.
Richard loved woodworking. He also was a collector of pocket knives and an avid watcher of old western films. He loved old model cars, playing pool, bowling, and horseshoes. Richard loved staying busy and keeping active. Most of all, he loved his time with his family and cherished every moment with them.
In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by his two daughters, Kelly (Dave) Williams, of Quincy, and Toni (Mark) Gassmann, of DeWitt, IA; three grandchildren, Jacob (Hope) Huff, and Bryce and Jaide Gassmann; two great grandchildren, Rayleigh and Denver Huff; two sisters, Glenna (Richard) Henderson, and Betty Frazier; two sisters-in-law, Connie Bowen, and Diana Bowen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Alberta Butler, and six brothers, Marion, Kenneth, Howard, Bill, Michael, and Harold Bowen.
Visitation: 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
Memorial donations may be made to Blessing Foundation for Hospice. Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
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"Kathy , Glenna, Diana, You all have our sympathy. Seeing Dick's picture , I could just see him and all of you sitting in the front row at our auction sales. He was a super nice, caring and kind man. May he now find peace in his heavenly home. Jan "Toot" and Casey Ewalt"
"Wendy and I truly loved and respected Dick. He was as down to earth as they come, with a wonderful sense of humor, yet worldly in so many ways. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. We wish we could be with the family to share in what surely will be the celebration of a wonderful life, lived by a wonderful man. Doug and Wendy Engelman"
"To Our Bowen Family We were very saddened to hear of Uncle Dick?s passing. Mom and dad (Ken and Betty) spoke so very fondly of Uncle Dick. Mickey and I always enjoyed our visits with all of you. He will be missed. Our love and best wishes, John and Mickey Bowen "
"Dear Katie, Kelly, Toni, & Family, I'm so very sorry for the loss of Dick. I know what a kind, loving, giving, hard working, gentle soul he was and the "rock" for your family. I feel very fortunate & Blessed to have known him & cherished him as a family lifetime friend. He's now at peace and resting in the arms of Jesus. Hold onto & cherish all the fond memories. My deepest condolences, Respectfully, Jodi Schaffnit-Bliven "
"Kelly, I am so sorry to hear this. Sending you hugs and prayers. Suey"