In loving memory of

Kenneth Gene Bowling, Sr.
December 19, 1955 - March 23, 2012

Kenneth G. Bowling, Sr., 56, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died on Friday morning, March 23, 2012, at his home in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Public graveside services and burial celebrating Kenneth's life will be held at 10 A.M., Tuesday, March 27, 2012, from the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Monday, March 26, 2012, at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. The family requests casual attire.

Kenneth Gene Bowling, Sr. was born on December 19, 1955 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to George and Elinor (Beaman) Bowling. He grew up in Maquoketa and graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1974, and then served in the U.S. Army. He married Jeanie Ann Wilhelm on March 2, 1974 at the Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew, Iowa.

Upon his honorable discharge, Kenneth first worked for FDL in Dubuque for several years, then for Gil Berg in Maquoketa, and lastly for John Deere Harvester Works in Moline, Illinois as an assembler for the past six years.

Kenneth enjoyed woodcrafts, spending time with his family and grandchildren and sports. His favorite teams were the Chicago Cubs and the Minnesota Vikings. Ken truly loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and camping were the things he enjoyed the most. He loved fishing for catfish on the Mississippi, hunting for mushrooms and camping at Dyas State Park. He was known by his family as a "jack of all trades" who could make or fix anything.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Jeanie Bowling of Maquoketa, IA; children, Rebecca (Cory) Griffin of Kewanee, IL, Kenny (Stacie) Bowling of Delmar, IA, Chad (Melissa) Bowling of Maquoketa, IA, and Zachary Bowling of Maquoketa, IA; 17 grandchildren; his parents, George and Elinor Bowling of Maquoketa, IA; and brothers, Tom (Tina) Bowling of Maquoketa, IA, Everett (Brenda) Bowling of Maquoketa, IA; his mother-in-law, Gloria Wilhelm of Maquoketa, IA; and brothers-in-law, Curt Wilhelm, Chuck Wilhelm, Roy Wilhelm and Kerry Wilhelm, all of Maquoketa, IA. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, his father-in-law, Charles Wilhelm, Sr. and a special sister-in-law, Martha Bowling.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Kenneth G. Bowling, Sr. memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Tributes

DeeGee Arterberry wrote on Mar 27, 2012:

"Jeanie and family: So sorry to hear of your loss. "

Tom & Mary Fadale wrote on Mar 27, 2012:

"Our thaughts and prayer are with you in your time of grief"

Brenda Hankemeier wrote on Mar 26, 2012:

"So sorry for your loss Jeannie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family"

Judy Brown wrote on Mar 26, 2012:

"Jeanne and Family Expressing sympathy is always difficult, but all we can say is how sorry we are. Our thoughts and prayers with your family. Jim and Judy Brown"

Deb Carson wrote on Mar 26, 2012:

"Jeannie and Family, Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies on Ken''s passing. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Zach, take care and I hope to see you soon. "

Connie Hute wrote on Mar 26, 2012:

"I didn't know your hubby but I sure am sorry for your loss. You lost him at about the same age as I lost Doug and I know I wasn't ready to let him go. If you need anything or I can do anything to help please let me know! "

katy wrote on Mar 26, 2012:

"kenny will be missed very much he is no longer here in body but the way he has touched all of us in some way that will always keep him here in our hearts and thoughts i have so many memories of growing up he was more like a best friend instead of a cousin jeanie i know kenny was and still is the love of your life he will allway be there for you love katy"

Connie Bonney wrote on Mar 25, 2012:

"Jeanie and the family...Now who is going to pick on me, and me pick on him.. i will always remember his sense of humor, and he had a great one too!!!! Still so hard to believe..j was joking about who was boss at Walmart a few month ago... I am going to miss seeing him and our short visits, but God has one good guy up there now..Jeanie, ,,,please call if and when you want,,have good shoulders to cry on and good ears to listen.. take care.."

Sally wrote on Mar 25, 2012:

"Jeanie & Family, Thinking of all of you, your in my thoughts and prayers. May the good memories out weigh the sorrow of today and carry you a thru your tomorrows. "

Margie Michels wrote on Mar 25, 2012:

"Im so sorry to hear about Kenny, prays are coming your way. take care of yourself, and the family."

your daughter rebecca wrote on Mar 25, 2012:

"Orange was my dads favorite color. i light this candle for you dad...we all love you very much and you will be greatly missed by all of us....i know your watching over all of us now making sure we are all doing ok...we will visit you often and talk to you about our problems and the things going on in our lives...we love you always dad"

Milissa Mark Scheibe & family wrote on Mar 25, 2012:

"Jeanie you are in our toughts and prayers at this difficult. Know that your sunshine family is always her for you. If you need anything dont hesitate to call. God bless you and your famly through your loss."

Judy Lyobn wrote on Mar 25, 2012:

"Jeanie, I am so sorry for your family's loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself! "

Jenn Moritz wrote on Mar 25, 2012:

"You have my deepest sympathy. I am keeping you all in my prayers."

Deb DeVore and family wrote on Mar 25, 2012:

"We am sorry for your loss . Our thoughts and prayers are with all your families."

KEITH & NANCY WOLF wrote on Mar 25, 2012:

"WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE BOWLING AND WILHELM FAMILIES. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REV. 21:3,4"

Alice (Rowan) Kuster wrote on Mar 25, 2012:

"Sorry for your loss"

angel wrote on Mar 25, 2012:

"jeanie zach & family, i am so sorry to hear of the loss of ken. what i knew of him he was a great man, and will be greatly missed. god has himself another angel who can do anything up in heaven. my prayers and thoughts go out to all of ya'll in this time of need. may god bless all of ya'll and give ya'll the strength and comfort that ya'll need."

Billy and Sheri Snuder wrote on Mar 24, 2012:

"Our prayer go to the family."

Elizabeth Verdeyen (Schlung) wrote on Mar 24, 2012:

"Kenny you will be greatly missed. I still remember all the good times at your house for Family Reunions. I pray God gives the family strength to make it through this and the power to move forward and make the most out of life."

Dennis & Cathy Schlung wrote on Mar 24, 2012:

"Jean our thoughts are with all of you; Ken you will be missed so much im proud to call you my cousin; family I will be praying that God will help you through and that he will lighten you burden "

Mark/Karen Gombert wrote on Mar 24, 2012:

"So sorry to hear about Ken, please know we are thinking of you Jeannie and your family. Remember the good times,memories will never die."

Steve & Kerry Scott & Family wrote on Mar 24, 2012:

"Rebecca, Jeanie & Family! We are so sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!"

Judy & Don Griffin wrote on Mar 24, 2012:

"Words can not express the way we feel.We don't really know what to say.Our hearts go out to you & your family. Just know that our thoughts & prays are with all of you."

Ida Mae Bowling Cypret Wanda Cypret Dunn wrote on Mar 24, 2012:

"I just wanted to say we are so sorry for your loss, We loved Kenny so much and want you to know that our prayers are with you . We haven't been able to visit for a long time but thought of him and his family often . "

Alisa, Todd, Zachary and Ethan Shields wrote on Mar 24, 2012:

"Jeanie, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Big hug to you!!!"

Owen and Vicki Bickford wrote on Mar 24, 2012:

"Jeannie, Remember the good times. Like when we used to get together for supper at the trailer court. A lot has changed since then, but Owen and I think of you guys frequently. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and if you need or want anything. please do not be afraid to ask. "

Linda Moore wrote on Mar 24, 2012:

"Big hugs are coming your way Jeanie Bowling! Lean on your loving family and friends to get you through the hard days ahead. Hold tight to the memories you shared with Ken. He was a very special guy always willing to help others. He will be missed by many!!! Love you, Linda"

Denise wrote on Mar 24, 2012:

"I am sorry for your loss and I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends. When unforeseen occurrences befall us, and the enemy death strikes, our grief can be great. It is at times like this that we need comfort and support whether we are acquainted or not. May you find comfort in Almighty God's promise of the resurrection (Acts 24:15). All of God's promises will come true, for it is impossible for God to lie. (Hebrews 6:18). Respectfully, "

Karen , Al, Stacey , Nathan wrote on Mar 24, 2012:

"Jeannie and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Kenny's passing. We will always remember him at the boys's tee ball games. You are a very special family, you have our family's sympathy. Our prayers go out to you and your family, in this time of sorrow. "

Cindy S. wrote on Mar 24, 2012:

"Jeanie, Thinking of you & your family. Cindy "

Rosemary wrote on Mar 24, 2012:

"Jeanie and Family Sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. If there is anything I can do please call me. Love you "

barbara klossner and family wrote on Mar 23, 2012:

"sorry for yourloss.ken was a great man and will be missed by all, my prayers go out to all the family in your time of nead,if you nead anything just call."

Evie Redling wrote on Mar 23, 2012:

"Rebecca and family, So sorry for your loss. I don't pretend to understand why, just remember all the smiles and laughter and hopefully that will help. He will always be in your heart! Lots of love! Evie, Matt, Jake and Brianna"

Pat and Kathy McCloy wrote on Mar 23, 2012:

"We wish to express our heartfelt sympathies to all of Ken's family at this sad time. Ken seemed much too young to have to leave this world but hopefully some comfort can be found in knowing his pain is no more. We hope you will find some peace and comfort by sharing all your memories of Ken with each other. We are sure some will make you cry but that some will make you smile and laugh also. Take care and know that we are thinking of you all."

Linda Gonner wrote on Mar 23, 2012:

"Jeanie and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your husbands death. Not sure if you remember me.. my mother was Marylou waite she worked with headstart,and thats where i first met you.Kennys mom babysat myself and older sister what a character he could be got to know his son Kenny jr??? lived up the street from us on pershing rd TAKE CARE ALL LOVE YA "

Rachel H wrote on Mar 23, 2012:

"Jeanie and family, I am sorry for your loss. Ken was a great guy and will be missed by many. He is gone but he will never be forgotten as he will live on through all of the memories you all have of him."

Karisa B wrote on Mar 23, 2012:

"Jeanie- I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Brenda had told me recently that he was very ill. My heart goes out to you...56 is much too young as 59 was for my father. May he enjoy sweet pickles everyday in the everafter."