Howard Eugene “Gene” Bowerbank II, 79, of Burlington, died Friday, March 25, 2022, at his home.
Born September 4, 1942, in rural Cromwell, he was the son of
Howard Eugene Sr. and Thelma Barnes Bowerbank. He married Sharon
Newnham on November 14, 1980 in Carthage, Illinois.
Gene worked as a mechanic and millwright for I.A.A.P and J.I. Case.
He was a member of the Southeast Iowa Antique Car Club for over 50
years, the 20th Century Car Club, Blackhawk Auto Restorers, and the
GWRRA.
He enjoyed attending Midwest Old Threshers yearly and spending time with his grandchildren and his dachshunds.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Bowerbank of Burlington; four
children, Craig Bowerbank of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, Brian (Amy)
Bowerbank of Indianapolis, Indiana, Darla (Roy) Cochenour of Danville,
Iowa, and Jeff (Charlyce) Ruth of Rogersville, Missouri; seven
grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth (Sandy)
Bowerbank of Council Bluffs, Iowa; one sister, Vicki (Scott) Workman of
Castlerock, Colorado; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Terry Ruth.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March
30th at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends. The
memorial funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Dean
Graber will officiate.
Memorials have been established for Midwest Old Threshers and Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice.
Cremation has been accorded and entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.