Richard S. "Dick" Bowman, 66, of West Lafayette, formerly of Remington, died Monday, January 4, 1999 in St. Elizabeth Hospital.

He was born in Morocco, IN to Lucy Mae and Richard Bowman, Sr., on May 30, 1932. He had livedmost of his lifein Remington, IN.

He married Beverly Tyler on December 27, 1953 in Remington. She survives along with two sons, Dan Bowman of Remington and David Bowman of Indianapolis, and one daughter, Bonnie Bowman of San Ramon, California.

Six sisters also survive, Julie Burrell of West Lafayette, Arville Brunton of Wolcott, Mary Ellen England and Lucy Mae Anderson both of Scottsdale, AZ, Rachael Bowman of Mesa, AZ and Helen Sheehan of Phoenix, AZHe had two grandchildren.

Six sisters preceded him in death.

He was a graduate of Remington, High School, St. Joseph College in Rensselaer, Valparaiso University and attended Christian Theological Seminary and Garrett Theological Seminary.

He taught school at Chalmers, Remington and Tri-County High School where he coached many sports. He held a V.S.A. Track and Field License and worked college meets.

He worked with the Indiana Quarter Horse Association and Indiana Horse Council where he was on the Education Committee.

He served as Pastor of the Buffalo Church of the Brethren at Buffalo, IN. He also had served as Temporaiy Pastor for many area churches over the years.

He served in Austria during World War II, from 1953-1955.

Funeral services were held on Friday at the Remington United Methodist Church with Rcv. Barbara Lloyd officiating. Interment was in Remington Cemetery. Stitz Funeral Home was in charge of the service.

Memorials may be made to the Buffalo Church of the Brethren in care of Jack Hughes, P.O. Box 98, Monon, IN 47959.