Larry Dion Bowman, 85, of Greencastle and formerly of Hanover, Pa., passed away peacefully on Aug. 17, 2023.
He was born on Jan. 25, 1938, in Hanover, Pa., the son of the late George and Esther Wintrode Bowman.
After graduating from Eichelberger High School in the class of 1955, he earned an undergraduate degree in education and later a master’s degree in administration from Western Maryland College. He began teaching elementary school in Hanover, Pa., and spent most of his teaching career in the South Western School District, with the last 10 years as regional principal of Baresville, Brookside and Park Hills elementary schools.
He was actively involved as a volunteer in his community and church, serving as the regional Make-A-Wish chairman, a Youth for Christ volunteer and participating in mission trips to Africa and Haiti. Upon moving to Indiana, he became a member of First Baptist Church of Greencastle.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Anna Manahan Bowman; his daughters, Valoree Bowman and Stacie Langdon (husband Rick); and his brother, Kennard Bowman. Also surviving are four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration-of-life service will be held Sept. 1 at First Baptist Church, 404 Judson Dr., Greencastle, with visitation at 12 p.m. and the service at 1 p.m.
