Kenneth M. Bowe

Kenneth M. Bowe, 77, formerly of Fond du Lac and currently of Wabeno, WI, died at his residence on Friday, July 21, 2017. He was born in Fond du Lac, the son of Marvin and Adell Schroeder Bowe. Kenny married Gwen L. Gruhlke on July 8, 1961 at Grace Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. He owned and operated a dairy farm until his retirement in 2002. Kenny was a long time member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Mt. Calvary and currently a member of Trinity Lutheran in Wabeno. He was past president of Forest Sportsman’s Club, president of Wabeno Antique Power Association, and president of Wabeno Firefighters Ground. He enjoyed deer hunting, sturgeon spearing, tinkering, and was proud to be a rebel all of his life. God broke the mold when he made Kenny Bowe, and he will be missed by all who knew him.



He is survived by his wife, Gwen; children, Otto (Karen) Bowe of Mt. Calvary, Charles (Lisa) Bowe of Fond du Lac, and Ursula (Mike) Curry of Fond du Lac; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sister, Marilyn (George) Rock of White Lake; and his cat, Screwball. He was preceded in death by his parents and beloved Great Dane, Duke.



The visitation will be held Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, W2090 Hwy 23, Mt. Calvary. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Mark Barenz officiating. Burial will be held in Lyon’s Forest Home Cemetery.



A memorial service will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 PM on Thursday, August 3, 2017 in Wabeno, WI at the pavilion on Trump Lake.