Frederick W. Bowers, 96, of LaPorte, died Wednesday, April 19, 2017.
He was born Feb. 5, 1921, in LaPorte to Edward and Anna (Genieser) Bowers.
Frederick was a machinist in the Experimental Department at Allis-Chalmers and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Army. Fred loved flying his Cessna 182 airplane.
Celebrating his life and memories are an extended family in the U.S. and Germany, many local friends, and especially his “coffee club.”
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, April 28, at St Joseph Catholic Church, LaPorte. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, LaPorte. Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte, 323 Pine Lake Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.