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William Bowler Obituary

Bowler, William T. Jr. December 30, 1925 - September 5,2011; Sir William T. Bowler, K.H.S., beloved husband of the late Lady Patricia Cowhey Bowler, loving father of Patricia (Bruce) Johnson & William (Katherine), cherished grandfather of Christine Johnson, Micheala, Kelly, and Erin Bowler. Son of the late William and Bernice Bowler, dear brother of John "Jack" (late Mary) and late James. Fond uncle and grand uncle of many. Member of Northwest Builders Association. Past President of Italian American Veterans James Cuzzone Post # 5. Awarded The Cross of the Order of St. Benedict. Knight of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre by the order of Pope Benedict XVI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of William T. Bowler, Jr. to the William T. and Patricia C. Bowler Scholarship, Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas; Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, Il. Funeral Service Friday, Sept. 9th at 10:45 am from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., to St. Robert Bellarmine Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 am. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, Sept. 8th from 3- 9 PM. Info 773-736-3833 or visit William's Memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 7, 2011.

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September 15, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

Linda and Russ Doscotch

September 9, 2011

Sorry for your loss. Fond memories of your dad and his life stories. Sharing his loss with a friend of mine on Dinner Lake, because they met your Dad once and it was a memorable. He drove them all the way from his house to Dinner Lake in Land O Lakes. Their boat had broken down near your cabin. She said the ride was entertaining and always asked how he was doing. God bless a wonderful family man.

Dennise McCann

September 9, 2011

The Thanksgiving weekend parties and Superbowl parties were legendary. Mr. and Mrs. Bowler were gracious hosts of all of Bill's friends. Mr. Bowler will be greatly missed.

Janet Ramos

September 8, 2011

My heart goes out to you, Patty and Billy and to the rest of the family. Words will never express enough what you Dad was to me. For me he will always be my second Dad. Your Dad saw me through many difficult times thru my life and his doors were always open to me. He had a way of touching people and knew how to talk with everyone. He is one of the people that inspired me in my life. Thank you Mr Bowler for being who you are to me. I love you and will miss you very much. God bless you and may you rest in peace.

Fred & Dianne Dorpat

September 8, 2011

Our memories of Bill at the lake remain with us forever. Our prayers are with your family.

Mary Haik

September 8, 2011

Pat and Bill,
Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Beth and Dale Abbott

September 7, 2011

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Robert and marion Varsalona

September 7, 2011

We are very sorry to of bills passing as a member of the italian america war veterans post 5 we will miss bill very much.

Karen Heck

September 7, 2011

May Bill rest in peace. Patty and Bill, take comfort in knowing that Bill is with Our Lord and also his beloved wife, Pat.
Karen and Paul Heck and family

September 7, 2011

My heart aches for you all. I, too, enjoyed the adventures that were his life. His genuine friendship is my treasure. I am missing him already. With my deepest sympathy and prayers, Darla Charles

Chuck Bell

September 7, 2011

Very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I got to know Bill through Bible Study at St. Robert Bellarmine and became a friend of his. I will miss is riveting tales of Chicago in the 40's and 50's. He was a Catholic man with a unique insight into life. My prayers are with Bill and his family. Chuck Bell

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