Obituary for Ralph Dennis Bowns
Ralph Dennis Bowns, 70 of Prescott, died peacefully in the afternoon of September 29, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region surrounded by his four children. He was born April 1, 1948 in Midland, son of the late Charles A. and Geraldine (Wood) Bowns, Sr. Ralph is survived by his children: Angela Ruthenberg of Indianapolis, IN, Dennis F. Bowns of Prescott, Danielle (Raymond) Fowler of Saginaw and Sheldon M. Riley of Antigo, WI; three grandchildren: Jazmine Ann Bowns, Dakota Kendrick Fowler and Teryn Renaye Riley. He is also survived by his brother George (Kathy) Bowns and sisters, Charline (Ray) Bowns-Gates and Cheryl (Rick) Behmlander. In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his brothers Gerald Robert Bowns and Charles A. Bowns, Jr. Funeral services for Ralph will take place 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2018 from the Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Chapel, 1200 West Wheeler Street with John Behmlander officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Midland Memorial Gardens. Ralph’s family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until time of the service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Veterans Administration.
Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
3
Oct
11:00 AM
- 2:00 PM
Ware-Smith-Woolever Midland Chapel
1200 West Wheeler Street
Midland, MI 48640
Service
Wednesday
3
Oct
2:00 PM
Ware-Smith-Woolever Midland Chapel
1200 West Wheeler Street
Midland, MI 48640
Cemetery Details
Location
Midland Memorial Gardens
565 N Meridian Rd
Midland, MI 48640
