BOWMAN, MERLE LEE “Bud” age 77 died Friday, August 30, 2019 at the Ascension Genesys Hospital. Merle was born May 9,1942 in Crandon, WI to parents Douglas and Thelma (Wilson) Bowman. He retired from St. Joseph Hospital, Flint. Bud loved hunting, fishing, going up north to the U. P., working on cars and motorcycles. Surviving are wife Marlene; children Audra Bowman, Brandon (Ashley) Bowman; grandson Jimmie Ray; grand-dogs Fenway and Chester. ; .