John Bowen, Sr

John R. Bowen, Sr., 88, formerly of Stony Creek Mills, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 10:13 pm in Berkshire Commons. He was the husband of the late Joyce A. (Talarigo) Bowen who passed away October 20, 2015. Born in Stony Creek Mills, Mr. Bowen was the son of the late John and Annie May (Halderman) Bowen. He served in the United States Army Air Corp and was a truck driver for Interstate Container in Reading for 32 years retiring in 1991. Mr. Bowen is survived by his children John R. Bowen, Jr., husband of Kay L. Bowen of Kenhorst; Sandra L. Ruppert, wife of Barry S. Ruppert of St. Lawrence and Sandra E. Ziemba, wife of Todd W. Ziemba of Exeter Township and his 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Terrance A. Bowen, who passed away April 27, 2016. Also surviving is his sister Barbara Trievel of Leesport and he was preceded in death by his brothers Alfred and Robert Bowen and his sister Lucy Howell.
Funeral Service and Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association PO Box 15829, Arlington, Virginia 22215 in memory of Mr. John R. Bowen, Sr. Bean Funeral Home, 6 Fairlane Road, Exeter Township is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com