Allen D. Bowers, 85, of Deshler, died on Friday August 26, 2022 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, Ohio. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on June 4, 1937 the son of the late Clarence and Elsie (Donaldson) Bowers. In 2001 he married his high school sweetheart Dina (Scheerer) Bowers, and she survives.

Survivors include his sons, Ray (Aryann) Bowers, of Bowling Green, Darryl (Laura) Newcomer, of North Baltimore, Ohio, Rick Newcomer, of Columbus, Ohio and Michael Newcomer, of Findlay. A daughter, Victoria Marie (Justin) Hendren, of McComb and a brother, Bob (Gerda) Bowers, of Venice, Florida. His grandchildren include, Baylee and Mackenzy Bowers, Austen, Logan, Cameron, Ian, and Aiden Hendren, Garrett Clark-Rader, and Levi Newcomer, and a great grandchild, Liam Hendren. Preceding him in death were his parents, and a son, Earl “Peanut” Newcomer.

Allen was a member of the Oakdale United Methodist Church, Deshler, the North Baltimore Masonic Lodge, and retired from Honeywell in Fostoria. Allen enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports, and spending time with his wife and family. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting as well as a good cigar.

Graveside memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, September 2, 2022 at the McComb Union Cemetery with the Rev. Chris Walter officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Hancock County Veterans Memorial Squad. Arrangements will be entrusted to the Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, Findlay. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Oakdale United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to www.coldrencrates.com.