Robert "Bob" Eugene Bowen, 75, Hamilton, MO., passed away on February 4, 2023, at his home.  Bob lived in the Hamilton area all of his life.

Bob was born on September 10, 1947, in Hamilton, to Merlin Bowen and Kathleen Bowen-Axon.  He graduated from Penney High School, Hamilton, in 1965.  Bob served his country honorably in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam era and was stationed in Korea,.  He was a farmer throughout his life, raising cattle and row crop.  He retired from the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Bob was a past member of the Hamilton Jaycee's, the American Legion Post #285 where he served as Commander, Honorary Hamilton FFA, Weaver Cemetery Board, as well as the Hamilton Federated Church.  He was an avid Hamilton football fan and ran the football score board for many years.

On November 26, 1967, he married Wendy Schlorff in Cameron, MO., at the First Christian Church.  She survives of the home.  Preceding Bob in death were his parents, a brother-Harold "Bud" Bowen, and a brother-in-law-Neil Baker.

Additional survivors include:  Sons-Chris (Tracy) Bowen, and Jason (Becky) Bowen, both of Hamilton; Grandchildren-Carley (Jake) Mackeprang, Gabe Bowen (Callie Calfee), and Chase Bowen; Great-Grandchildren-Jacey, Cooper and Carsyn Mackeprang, all of Hamilton; his beloved dog, Boomer; Siblings-Karyn (Deb) Lund, Jefferson City, MO.; David (Judy) Bowen, Hamilton; Bev (Mike) Kohler, Hamilton; and Cindy Baker, Gravois Mills, MO.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

Bob loved to spend time with his family, raise cattle, and attend his family's events.  He will be remembered for his pranks and his ability to make people laugh.  He was very passionate about his family and work.

Cremation has been entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.

Visitation:  4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at the Hamilton Federated Church.

Memorial Service:  6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at the church.

Inurnment at a later date at Weaver Cemetery, Breckenridge, MO.

In lieu of flowers, Bob would have appreciated donations to the Hamilton R-II School FFA Chapter or Weaver Cemetery for upkeep and maintenance.