Lewis L. Bowman

February 15, 1932 - May 21, 2019

BLISSFIELD- Lewis Lee Bowman age 87, lifelong resident of Blissfield passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at the Oasis at Adrian Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born on February 15, 1932, to Oliver and Nellie (Phillips) Bowman in Blissfield. Lew married Esther “Joey” Robideau in 1955, and they enjoyed 56 years together before her passing in 2011. Lew and Joey had two children, Jeff (Pam) Bowman and Ellen (Bob) Toohey; six grandchildren, Tara, Amber, Matthew, Casey, Michael and Jeffrey; and four great grandchildren. Lew was a homebuilder by trade and owned Lew Bowman Builders. He was the former Blissfield Township Supervisor and a member of Kiwanis. Lew served in the Army in Korea. Flying was always a part of Lew’s life and he owned four airplanes over the years, obtaining his private pilot’s license at the young age of nineteen. Lew was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Joey; twin sister Lois and brother Phil. Visitation will take place Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 6 to 8p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel in Blissfield. Private graveside services will be held at Pleasant View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Lenawee. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.