WOOSTER Walter Charles Bowers, 77, of Wooster passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic.
He was born April 17, 1941 in Wooster the son of Frank and Ethel Conrad Bowers. He married Sandra Bunt on April 29, 1962. She survives.
He retired in 2007 as a truck driver from Wooster Motor Ways with 30 plus years of safe driving awards. He had previously worked for Wooster Lumber Company. Walter enjoyed fishing, hunting, farming, softball, basketball and traveling.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his children: Brenda (Michael) Wile-Schalmo of Shreve, Diane (David) Barrios of Mansfield and Walter II (Wendy) Bowers of Wooster; grandchildren, Patrick (Heather) Schalmo, Megan (Patrick) McDonough, Austin and Kelsie Wile, Veronica, Gabriela and Casandra Barrios, Madeline and Alexander Bowers; 2 great-grandchildren with one on the way; his siblings, Roy (Doris) Bowers, Wilbur (Alverda) Bowers, Doyle Bowers, Earl (Audrey) Bowers, Paul (Juanita) Bowers, James (Judy) Bowers, Duane (Janet) Bowers and a multitude of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Ellen (Bowers) Horst and a sister-in-law, Thelma Bowers.
Friends will be received on Friday, April 19, 2019 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Faith Proietti officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Gardens.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to any Hospice of the donor s choice.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
Memorial Contributions
Any Hospice of the donor’s choice
Service
Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 10:00 a.m,.
Visitation
Friday, April 19, 2019 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home
Walter always was so smiling and pleasant. Will miss that.
I am so sorry for your loss I wish I could be there with you.
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Walter from this life to the next life. All of you are in our prayers and may GOD give you peace and comfort along with strength to get through this very difficult time. Keep all the good memories of him with you always.
Sorry for your loss to you all
I want to express my deepest sympathy to Sandy and the entire Bowers family. Abe and Walt worked together and I am sure they are both in heaven telling stories and laughing at crazy jokes.
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a great man and I am glad that I got to be around him growing up.
He was a great person and neighbor. I am so sorry for the loss. I hope that you all find comfort and peace as you adjust to life without him here, and find happiness in knowing that we all will be united again someday.
With heartfelt sympathy and prayers for you and your family.
For the Lord shall comfort. Isaiah 51:3
From the family of Cecil and Alpha Bowers
With heartfelt sympathy and prayers for you and your family.
For the Lord shall comfort. Isaiah 51:3
From the family of Cecil and Alpha Bowers
I am so sorry to hear of Walter’s passing. Prayers for you Sandy, and the family.