Patricia J. Bowman

Patricia J. Bowman, 85, of Fostoria, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born Oct. 14, 1932, in Fostoria, to Harold and Thoral Mae (Cupp) Dauterman. She married John Bowman and he preceded her in death May 5, 2011. Surviving are her three sons, Guy Bowman of Denver, Colorado, Neil (Cindy) Bowman of Sycamore and Lee (Mary) Bowman of Indianapolis, Indiana; one sister, Audrey (Paul) Brenaman of Florida; two brothers, Bill (Gloria) Dauterman of Tennessee and Jack (Joyce) Dauterman of Columbus; six grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Harold Dauterman. Patricia was a 1950 Fostoria High School graduate. She retired from Kaubisch Memorial Public Library where she was a reference librarian. She was a member of the Fostoria Historical Society for many years, loved jazz music, singing, dancing, golf and was gifted in crafting and multi-tasking. She is described by her family and friends as having a great sense of humor. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Mann-Hare-Hoening Funeral Home, 407 N. Countyline St., Fostoria. Her funeral will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Donald Goodwin presiding. Burial will follow in Knollcrest Cemetery, Arcadia. Memorial contributions are requested to Kaubisch Memorial Public Library Central. Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.hoeningfuneralhome.com.