Chalmer A. "Chal" Bowman's Obituary
Chalmer “Chal” A. Bowman Jr., 74, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital with his family by his side.
Chal was born on October 20, 1941 in Chicago, IL the son of Chalmer A. and Helen (Polson) Bowman Sr. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was co-owner of Bowman Financial Services. He was an avid Chicago Bears and Illini basketball and football fan. He married Sharon Logsdon on June 2, 1962 in Decatur.
Surviving are his wife, Sharon; daughter, Robin Bowman of Decatur; sons, Kevin Bowman of Duneden, FL; Shawn Bowman of Jeffersonville, VT; brothers, Michael Bowman of Decatur; Dennis Bowman of Danville; grandchildren, Paddy Bowman (Lauren) of Bloomington; Mandy Bowman of Chicago; Josh Bowman of Decatur; and great-grandchildren, Mychal and Gavyn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Ricky and Robert.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 6:30 PM Tuesday, August 9, 2016 in Holy Family Catholic Church with the Very Reverend Joseph M. Molloy, V.F. as Celebrant. Visitation will be 5-6:30 PM Tuesday in the church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Herrick at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Holy Family Catholic Church or the Right to Life Organization.
The family of Chalmer “Chal” A. Bowman Jr. is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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