Glen Lee Bowen

Glen was born on January 20, 1933 in Wren, Ohio to Harry and Edna (Kiracofe) Bowen. He attended Wren High School, graduating in 1951. While in high school, he enjoyed playing basketball and baseball. He went on to play semi-professional baseball for the Klenk's semi-pro team out of Decatur, Indiana. He was known as "the field mouse" for his superior skills playing center field.

On August 25th, 1956, Glen married Connie Strickler of Decatur, Indiana. They lived a short time in Decatur where Glen worked for Krogers. In 1958, Glen and Connie moved to Van Wert, Ohio where Glen transferred to the new Kroger's store. It was in Van Wert where they raised their two children, Kent and Jaymee. In 1965 Glen took a new job with Aeroquip in Van Wert, where he worked for 27 years before retiring in 1992.

In 1959, Glen and Connie bought a lake property on Jimmerson Lake in Angola, Indiana with a dream of someday living there. They started with a tiny trailer on the lot, while Glen slowly built the lake cottage. In 1996 Glen and Connie remodeled and transformed their cottage into their new lake home.

Glen enjoyed using tools and could fix anything. He loved the lake, boating and towing his kids around on water skis. He loved being with his family and being a part of their activities.

Glen attended Fairview Missionary Church. He loved Jesus and was ready for this day. He was excited for the day he would meet the Lord and see his wife again.

Survivors include his sister, Anne Bowen, of Convoy, Ohio; a son, Kent (Nancy) Bowen, of Angola, Indiana; a daughter, Jaymee (Scott) Monroe, of Angola, Indiana; Granddaughters, Allison (Blaine) Cooper-Surma, of Ada Michigan; Alexis (Phillip) Schenck, of Ada, Michigan; Courtney (Adam) Tuttle, of Angola; and a grandson, Cody (Alicia) Monroe, of Green Cove Springs, Florida. He also loved his 11 great grandchildren, Bowen Cooper-Surma; Bennett Cooper-Surma; Hannah Cooper-Surma; Evan Schenck; Dawson Tuttle; Boyd Tuttle; Aiden Monroe; Cuyler Monroe; Jaden Laperna-Davis; Carsten Riley; and Kinsley Monroe.

Glen was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Edna Bowen; his wife, Connie Bowen; his brother, Charles Bowen; and his sister-in-law, Joanne Bowen.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday April 24, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Beams Funeral Home located at 200 W. Toledo Street, Fremont IN 46737.

Funeral Services will follow on Wednesday April 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Beams Funeral Home. Pastor Ked Hirschy will officiate the service.

Interment will take place at Jamestown Cemetery, Fremont, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his memory may be directed in care of Fairview Missionary Church, 525 E 200 N, Angola, Indiana 46703.