Douglas Sowers
January 15, 1925 ~ May 3, 2014
Douglas K. Sowers, age 89 of Fredericksburg, IA, died Saturday, May 3, 2014, surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at the Peace United Church of Christ in Fredericksburg with Pastor Burt Williams officiating. Pallbearers will be grandchildren, Joe Hagedorn, Carl Raum, Cameo Franzen, Greg Sowers, Matt Sowers, Lafe Disner, Reid Boevers and Eric Sowers.
Friends may greet the family 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Fredericksburg. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.
Douglas Keith Sowers was born January 15, 1925, the son of Kenneth and Marjorie (Treloar) Sowers in rural Bremer County, IA. While growing up, Doug attended Finnell School in rural Sumner. He graduated from the Sumner High School in 1942. While in high school, he participated in 4-H and football. On April 18, 1943, he married the love of his life, Marian Lois Jeffries at the Finnell Church in Sumner. To this union eight children were born.
The couple farmed in the Sumner and Fredricka area until moving into Fredericksburg where they resided for over 50 years. While in Fredericksburg, he owned and operated his dairy farm and worked at the Farmers Coop and Meinerz Cremery. Doug was the type to always keep busy. He had many hobbies, including showing cattle, hunting, fishing, trapping, woodworking, gardening, reading, ping-pong and softball.
Survivors include three sons, Jeff (Marlys) Sowers of Milo, IA, Ric (Marlene) Sowers of Fredericksburg, IA and Ken (Barb) Sowers of Readlyn, IA; five daughters, Sue (Romaine) Orth of Plainfield, Melinda (Don) Daggett of Conrad, IA, Merijo (Dale) Boevers of Farley, IA, Kelly (Scott) Diser of Austin, MN and Kristen (Mark) Christensen of Saratoga, IA; 26 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; one brother, Don (Marlys) Sowers of Postville; one sister, Mernice (Ray) Reasland of Webster City, Iowa.
Doug was preceded in death by his wife Marian; his parents; brother, Darrell Sowers; and sister Margaret Howard.
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I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to you. I know the pain of a broken heart. Our Heavenly Father feels our pain. Psalms 34:18 assures us that He is near to those broken at heart. He does, however, hold out a promise that in the very near future He will wipe out all tears of sorrow and pain from our eyes and death will be no more. (Revelation 21:3-5) He also promises to remember all those in the memorial tombs (graves) and restore them to life. (John 5:28,29) Until those words are fulfilled, may you find much peace and comfort in God and in His promises found in the Holy Scriptures.
I did not know Doug for that long, but I always enjoyed talking to him. He was a great man and I am sure that he is happy to be reunited with his wife who I never met, but know that she meant the world to him.
We were so sorry to hear about Doug’s passing. When he moved in next to Dad at The Willows in Fredericksburg, we were able to visit once in a while. He was so proud to show off his pictures of his family. He and Dad seemed to enjoy visiting and touring the countryside once in a while. I could tell how much he loved and missed Marian. I’m sure they are so happy to be together again. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you! Christie (Brandenburg) Schmitt
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Brad & Kim Bunce family
To all of the Sowers Children I was so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. So hard to lose your Dad I know. I am your Mom’s cousin Mary Lou and you might remember our Sunday drives to visit your family when we were growing up. My Dad and Mom were Grace and Glen Jeffries. I always remember what a fun and loving group you were. I never wanted to leave when it was time to go! Thinking of you Mary Lou Jeffries Carlson
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Douglas K. Sowers.
I was so sorry to hear about your dad you are in my prayers and thoughts
We have many wonderful memories of the Sowers Frederika years, family, and 4-H activities. Our mom Hazel and Doug were avid Scrabble competitors!! In more recent years, we’ve enjoyed chatting with Doug on numerous occasions as we met with our rental pasture adjoining his land–sometimes chasing errant cattle back where they belonged. Cherish all the great memories of your mom and dad. With sincere sympathy, Gaylord and Vicky (Burrow) Converse
Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Services created a video in memory of Douglas K. Sowers
Gundersen Health System gives our deepest sympathy to the family of Douglas Sowers. Missy has shared with us what a wonderful man he was. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Barbie Kossman-Dr. Simon’s Nurse.
MARGE & DAVE MAYO lit a candle in memory of Douglas K. Sowers
OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE SOWERS FAMILY AT THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE DOUGLAS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL MARGE AND DAVE MAYO 1080 KELLY DR. NASHVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 27856
Mary R. purchased the Secret Garden Basket for the family of Douglas K. Sowers.
To the family of Doug Sowers, I knew the family years ago when they lived by the Robrock farms near Williamstown. Both my parents have passed now. Only seen him few times when visiting Whispering Willow for Evelyn. Marilyn Schmidt Lampe
Our deepest sympathy to the Sowers family.
Lance and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to Doug’s family. He was a great man, hard worker, and a devoted family man. God Bless you all! Lance and Jan Manson
To the family of Doug, you were all so lucky to have such a loving and talented father looking after you. I enjoyed getting to know him when he was a resident at Whispering Willow.You have my sympathy. God bless you all, Joyce Shatek
We are so sorry for your loss. Doug was so kind to my father, Charlie Vickers, at their ‘home’, Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg. His thoughtfulness – and his special stories – will always be remembered. It was obvious he developed many wonderful friendships throughout his lifetime. With deepest sympathy, Francie & Steve Crawford