Roger S. Bowsher, 78, Monticello, died Monday, Nov. 20, at SCCI Hospital, Kokomo.

He was born Feb. 14, 1922, to Joseph A. "Bert" and Ethel Mae Schnepp Bowsher, in Monticello. He was married March 7, 1942, to Betty J. Reeve, in White County and she survives.

He graduated from Monticello High School in 1940.

He was a lifelong resident of Monticello.

He served in World War II in the U.S. Navy Seabees.

He and Art Nuchols started Lakes TV in Monticello in 1949, and ran it for 10 years. He was also on the Monticello police force in 1950. He and Bill Rogers started B&R Furniture Store in Monticello in 1959 and operated it for over 25 years.

He served as Union Township Trustee for 12 years and was presently the chairman of the Union Township Advisory Board.

He was a member of the Monticello Church of the Nazarene for over 30 years.

He was a member of the American Legion, Monticello I.0.O.F. Lodge No. 107 and was a lifetime member of the VFW.

He managed the Country Termites music group for several years.

He received the George Armstrong Spencer award in 1992. He was active in White County 4-H and helped start the 4-H Horse and Pony Club.

Surviving with his wife are three sisters, June Nace, Monticello; Shirley Caudle, Terreton, Idaho and Mildred McCoy of Battle Ground; and several nieces and nephews.

Four brothers are deceased.

Funeral services were Wednesday, Nov. 22, at Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Williams officiating.