Robert L. Bowe, 66, of New Holstein, passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2021 at his home.  Bob was born October 22, 1954, to the late Robert A. and Marion A. G. (Spletter) Bowe.  He graduated from New Holstein High School with the class of 1973 and attended Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac.  Bob was employed by Tecumseh for 34 years until their closing and then at Fleet Farm until his retirement.  He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed making stained glass, woodworking and quilting.  Bob also enjoyed small engine repairs and going to his house "up north."

Bob is survived by his brothers and sisters, Wayne (Fran) Bowe, Donna Auchue, Mary Bowe, Ruth Bowe, Cindy (Steve) Ditter, Ed (Jill) Bowe and Pat Bowe.  He is further survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and his great-great niece.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents: Bob and Marion, grandparents, a brother: DeWayne, niece: Carie, nephew: Anthony and Dave.

A funeral service will be held  at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home (815 6 th Street, Kiel).  Visitation will be held on Friday, at the funeral home, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at 1:00 p.m.  Interment will follow at New Holstein Countryview Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Jessica Hendricks and her staff, the staff of the Wound and Hyperbaric Center at St. Elizabeth, the New Holstein Police Department, especially Officer Schroeder and the New Holstein Fire Department and First Responders.