Bowman, Sr., Gerald of O’Fallon, MO, died February 20, 2000 at the age of 55. Loving husband of Patricia M. Bowman; beloved son of Richard and Annona Bowman; devoted father of Gerald G. Jr. (Tabatha), Patrick A. (Jean) and Louis E.; dear brother of Fred Bowman, Louise Day, Eva Landers, the late Larry Bowman and the late Leroy Bowman; dear brother-in-law of Regina Bowman; cherished grandfather of Danny, Alexis and Ashley Bowman. Mr. Bowman served in the U. S. Air Force from 1964 to 1968.