Don Bowdle Obituary (1941 - 2024) - Edgerton, OH

Donald Wayne Bowdle

Edgerton - Donald Wayne "Don" Bowdle, 82, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Early Life and Career

Don was born in Noble County, Indiana, on July 23, 1941, to the late Kenneth and Ruth (Williams) Bowdle. He was a 1959 graduate of Edgerton High School and attended Ohio Northern University. Don worked for Dana Corporation in Fort Wayne for 35 years before retiring in 2001. He served as the president of the United Auto Workers Local 875 and was a member of the Edgerton Lions Club.

Personal Life and Legacy

Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, hunting, and golfing. Don was a kind and generous man who always put others before himself. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Survived by Family

Don is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sharon (Hoover) Bowdle of Edgerton; three children, Donald (Lori) Bowdle Jr. of Edgerton, David (Cathy) Bowdle of Bryan, and Denise (Todd) BonDurant of Edgerton; seven grandchildren, Donald Bowdle III, Brett Bowdle, Kyle Bowdle, Lindsay Zoll, Jenna Keller, Cody BonDurant, and Emily BonDurant; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral Arrangements

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Krill Funeral Service, 114 East Hull Street, Edgerton, Ohio. Services will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Rick Adams officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Edgerton.

Memorial Contributions

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Edgerton Lions Club or the Edgerton Fire Department.