Fred N. Bowersock

Fred Norris Bowersock, 83, of Gresham, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, at ThedaCare Medical Center. Fred was born May 25, 1938, in the town of Lima, Ohio, to Eva Bowersock, who preceded him in death. On Nov. 28, 1958, Fred was united in marriage to Lucy (Hass) Bowersock.

Those who knew Fred knew he had a huge heart and stuck to his convictions. He was always happy to give advice to anyone who needed it. Fred was a very generous man who didn’t think twice about giving you the coat off his back. He dedicated his life to mentoring, helping his community and trying to make the world a better place. Fred will be sorely missed by his community, friends and family.

Fred is survived by his children, Christy (Randy) Kulas, Timothy (M.J.) Bowersock and Susan (Joseph) Savetwith; 12 grandchildren, Melissa Baron, Sarah (Brian) Figueroa, Taylor (Ryan) Koenig, Aaron (Jess) Bowersock, Brian (Dawa) Savetwith, Shawn (Alyssa) Bowersock, Marco (Angel) Figueroa, Emily (Graham) Huck, Melena (Brendan) Price, Josh Kwapick, Casidy (John) Doepker and Nicholas Bowersock; 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and his sister, Christina (Don) Bowser. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Bowersock, and his daughter, Mary Figueroa.

A burial and remembrance for Fred will be held at Red Springs Cemetery, W10234 Town Hall Road, Gresham, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. No reception will be held.