Donald Leroy Bowerman

Donald Leroy Bowerman, age 66, of Vermontville, Michigan, passed away on March 7, 2023, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.

Don was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on May 8, 1956. He graduated from Harry Hill High School in Lansing, and attended Lansing Community College. He served his country in the United States Navy for four years. He was united in marriage with Laura (Berry) Bowerman on July 12, 1996.  Don retired in 2016, having worked in construction and later as a building maintenance technician in Lansing.

Don is survived by his loving wife Laura; his three sons, Eric (Andrea), Paul and Greg Bowerman; four grandchildren Cloe, Zoey, Aleric and Jansen Bowerman; one great-grandchild Raven Bowerman; his mother, Frances Patterson; and his brother Steven Bowerman.

In his retirement, Don enjoyed spending time with his beloved dogs, riding his beautiful Harley Davidson Night Train, and playing pool in various leagues.

His Cremains will be placed in the columbarium at Oakridge Cemetery in Marshall. Arrangements were entrusted to Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services, 723 US Hwy 27 N, Marshall, MI 49068. Please visit https:// kempffuneralhome.com to view the online obituary, sign the guest book, and leave messages for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given in Don’s name to the Eaton County Humane Society, P.O. Box 233, Olivet, MI 49076. For assistance with memorials, please visit the funeral home. Memorial donations may also be made on line at https://eatoncountyhumanesociety.org/donate/ .