1942
Gerald
2011
Gerald Bowen
October 8, 1942 — December 15, 2011
Gerald James "Jerry" Bowen, age 69 of Scottsdale, AZ, died on Thursday afternoon, December 15, 2011 at his son's home in Cannon Falls. Jerry was born on October 8, 1942 in Red Wing, the son of Floyd "Toby" and Sarah "Sadie" (Ryan) Bowen. Jerry graduated from Red Wing High School in 1960. He married Gloria Rostvold on September 30, 1961 in Red Wing. Together they raised four children, and later divorced.
Following high school, Jerry worked for American Family Insurance as a salesman and district manager. He was a former owner of Bob & Jerry's Super Valu in Red Wing, and later owned Cannon Super Valu in Cannon Falls for 30 years. He was a self-employed businessman, and owned a chain of convenience stores for many years. Jerry was a longtime member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Red Wing, where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He is a member of Our Lady of Joy in Scottsdale, AZ. Jerry had a drive to live and like to do things "big". During the 1980's he sponsored a dirt track race team and travelled across the United States to see the races. He loved to drive, and cars in general. He had a collection of antique cars. He enjoyed traveling throughout the world, especially to Mexico, Ireland and New Orleans. Jerry will be remembered for his love of family, especially his twelve grandchildren, and his unique sayings and nicknames for everyone! Jerry is survived by his four children and 12 grandchildren, James (Martha) and their children, Patrick, Michael, Kathleen and Caroline Bowen of Cannon Falls, Kellie (Scott) LeClair and their sons, Joshua and Logan of Eagan, Joseph (Stephanie) Bowen and their children, Maxwell, Molly and Makayla of Cannon Falls, and John (Lori) Bowen and their children, Matthew, Michael and Megan of Red Wing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Toby and Sadie Bowen; and an infant sister, Carol. Visitation will be Sunday, December 18 from 2-5 p.m. at Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls. There will also be visitation at the church on Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 19 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Pius V Catholic Church in Cannon Falls, with Father Jay Kythe celebrating. Interment will follow directly after mass at Calvary Cemetery in Red Wing. Active pallbearers will be his grandsons, Patrick Bowen, Michael G. Bowen, Matthew Bowen, Michael R. Bowen, Maxwell Bowen, Joshua LeClair and Logan LeClair. Honorary pallbearers will be his granddaughters, Kathleen, Caroline, Megan, Molly and Makayla Bowen. Memorials are preferred to Toys for Tots.
Funeral Home: Lundberg Funeral Home 5839 Hwy 19 Blvd Cannon Falls, MN US 55009
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Service
Monday, December 19, 2011
Graveside Service
Monday, December 19, 2011
Following high school, Jerry worked for American Family Insurance as a salesman and district manager. He was a former owner of Bob & Jerry's Super Valu in Red Wing, and later owned Cannon Super Valu in Cannon Falls for 30 years. He was a self-employed businessman, and owned a chain of convenience stores for many years. Jerry was a longtime member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Red Wing, where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He is a member of Our Lady of Joy in Scottsdale, AZ. Jerry had a drive to live and like to do things "big". During the 1980's he sponsored a dirt track race team and travelled across the United States to see the races. He loved to drive, and cars in general. He had a collection of antique cars. He enjoyed traveling throughout the world, especially to Mexico, Ireland and New Orleans. Jerry will be remembered for his love of family, especially his twelve grandchildren, and his unique sayings and nicknames for everyone! Jerry is survived by his four children and 12 grandchildren, James (Martha) and their children, Patrick, Michael, Kathleen and Caroline Bowen of Cannon Falls, Kellie (Scott) LeClair and their sons, Joshua and Logan of Eagan, Joseph (Stephanie) Bowen and their children, Maxwell, Molly and Makayla of Cannon Falls, and John (Lori) Bowen and their children, Matthew, Michael and Megan of Red Wing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Toby and Sadie Bowen; and an infant sister, Carol. Visitation will be Sunday, December 18 from 2-5 p.m. at Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls. There will also be visitation at the church on Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 19 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Pius V Catholic Church in Cannon Falls, with Father Jay Kythe celebrating. Interment will follow directly after mass at Calvary Cemetery in Red Wing. Active pallbearers will be his grandsons, Patrick Bowen, Michael G. Bowen, Matthew Bowen, Michael R. Bowen, Maxwell Bowen, Joshua LeClair and Logan LeClair. Honorary pallbearers will be his granddaughters, Kathleen, Caroline, Megan, Molly and Makayla Bowen. Memorials are preferred to Toys for Tots.
Funeral Home: Lundberg Funeral Home 5839 Hwy 19 Blvd Cannon Falls, MN US 55009
Previous Events
VisitationSunday, December 18, 2011
2:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Lundberg Funeral Home
5839 Hwy 19 Blvd
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
Monday, December 19, 2011
10:30 AM
St. Pius V Catholic Church
410 W. Colvill St.
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
There will be visitation at church from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Calvary Cemetery
Hwy 58 S.
Red Wing, MN 55066
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