Ernest J. Bowenkamp
December 06, 2012
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Ernest “Big Bama” Bowenkamp, 79, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center.
Ernest was born October 6, 1933, in Elmo, Missouri, to Ernest and Frances Bowenkamp, and graduated from the University of Missouri. He was working for LOOK Magazine when he met and married Lorrie Virnig. Ernest retired from CDS in the 90’s. He was a true “people person,” and enjoyed working in his yard. Ernest was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.
Ernest is survived by his daughter, Laura (Matt) Kelly; grandchildren, Walker, Cyote, and Cassidy; sister, Anita Vogel; sisters-in-law, Jan Auer and Angie Stelter; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorrie Bowenkamp.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Sunday, December 9, 2012, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony’s Altar & Rosary Society or Bishop Drumm.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Mary Pals
12/19/2012
As a fellow CDS employee, I want you to know how much I enjoyed working with Ernie for many years. Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Rex and Geraldine Arnold
12/12/2012
Sorry for your loss. Ernie was a great guy and I am proud to have been a cousin.
Ardella and Bob Albert
12/12/2012
You will be truly missed. Enjoyed our visits with Anita and Rex.
Blake Bagenstos
12/11/2012
I am very sorry for your loss. Big Bama was a great man and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family.
Julie Mullins
12/10/2012
You all our in my thoughts and prayers. I worked with Ernie at CDS and he was always so helpful and fun to work with.
Hold on to the wonderful memories you have made throughout his life.
Tina Schmidt
12/09/2012
My heart and prayers are with you during this time.
Greg Gullord
12/08/2012
To the family,
Ernie was a great guy who left a lot of great memories with those who knew him. Working with him at CDS was always a pleasure. He was business when he needed to be and just plain fun the rest of the time. He will be missed greatly.
Joan Coady
12/07/2012
To the Bowenkamp Famiily,
Ern is remembered and loved by many people in his CDS family. Our condolences for your loss, and praying that you find peace and comfort in the days and weeks to come.
Kevin Spire
12/07/2012
Laura,
I'm so sorry to hear the news regarding your dad. As we talked at PFG, I worked with him during my time at CDS. He was a good man and will be remembered by many. Take care and may you find some sense of peace during this difficult time. Take care.
R.(Hamilton)
12/07/2012
Ernie was a big guy because God said,"this guy needs the space for all of the good he has in him. His warmth and humor needed room to thrive." and smart as a wipe!!! We looked up to Ernie..well, he had to...but in so many ways. Ernie, not only at CDS but pourin us drinks at LPHouse, here's to you!! You will always be in our hearts!!! To your family, you are in many hearts of all of his friends.
Beth Adams
12/07/2012
Laura - just having gone through this myself a couple months ago, I understand your loss. You will also have additional hard days ahead - birthdays, holidays, etc.. While these are painful remembrances of your loss, use those times to think of all the laughter & good times you shared together. I did not know your father - but he must have been a great man to raise such an awesome daughter!
Sharat Gandhi
12/07/2012
Laura,
Sorry for the loss of your father, I express my deepest condolences to you and your family, be brave and take care.