William Bowman

William H. "Buck" Bowman, husband of Sara Bowman for 71 years, passed away in hospice care at the age of 91. Mr. Bowman was born in Pottstown to the late Norman and Emma (Clayberger) Bowman. He was a long time resident of Stowe and most recently lived in Keystone Villa, Douglassville, PA. This WW II veteran was known to family and friends for his athletic skills. He was a legend on the gridiron at Pottstown High School and was the Pennsylvania State Amateur Bowling Champion in the 1960's. He was active in St. Aloysius Church in Pottstown and St. Gabriel Church in Stowe. Mr. Bowman retired from Bethlehem Steel in Pottstown and had a career as a service technician at Family Camping Outlet in Stowe. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters: Dr. Dawn Middleton, wife of Stephen Mourar: Spring City, Bonnie Shaw wife of Dennis Shaw of Gilbertsville, and Barbara Garber: wife of Bruce Garber of Pottstown. He has four grandchildren: William Middleton of Schwenksville, Pamela Kaas of Boyertown, Brian Garber of Pottstown and Beth Barrell of Hellertown. Eight great-grandchildren and a sister, Emma Bradley of Douglassville, PA, also survive him. Four brothers and two sisters predeceased him. In his final years he had great appreciation for the support and assistance of three nieces, Kathleen Kombol, Rita Latham and Joan Birmingham. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday March 18, 2015 at the Warker-Troutman Funeral Home 726 High St. Pottstown. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 am Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Aloysius New Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Seasons Hospice 140 Nutt Rd. Phoenixville, PA 19460.

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