Richard "Dick" Lewis Cowan

Richard “Dick” Cowan Richard “Dick” Cowan died peacefully Saturday, May 18, surrounded by family. He passed with a saving faith in Jesus Christ. Dick was born in Beloit, Wisconsin, July 8, 1944 to Leslie J. Cowan and Myrtle O. (Smestad) Cowan, and grew up in Brodhead. Dick graduated Brodhead High School in 1962 and joined the United States Air Force. He was honorably discharged in Sept. 1966. Dick married Sharon Williams, of Juda, August 16,1964. He had a few jobs before welding for 34 years, for Knight Manufacturing. Dick’s favorite past time was his second job working for Sherri’s Dad and Mom on the family farm. He also loved serving as floor manager at the Blue Star Roller Rink owned by Sherri’s parents. Dick could fix most anything and loved helping family and friends. Always helping mow lawn and shoveling snow. Family was always first and thinking of himself last. He was never a complainer about his own health. He greeted everyone with a handshake and a smile. Dick enjoyed his daily scripture reading and prayer time with his wife. He helped brighten the room with his humor and will be missed, already is by family and friends. He loved roller skating, dancing with Sherri and spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed farming with John Deeres, riding his BMW motorcycle, loved listening to music and playing accordion, harmonica and electric organ. Dick is survived by his wife of 59 years Sherri Cowan; children: Kelli (Robert) Wellnitz, Traci (Rodney) Wenger, Corina Rogers, Justin (Cheri) Cowan; grandchildren, Austin, Allison, Sydney, Nicholas, Abigail, Danielle, Bethany, Gabriella, Jonah, Jayden, Megan and Michael; great grandchildren: Jaxon and Charlotte; brothers: Ronald (Pam) and Bruce (Sue); sister-in-law, Laurie Williams; brother-in-law, Shane Williams; aunt Judy and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Doreen Williams. A visitation was held at the DL Newcomer Funeral Home, in Brodhead, on Thursday May 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services were held on Friday, May 24, at the funeral home at 12 p.m. with a visitation prior from 11 a.m. until the time of services. Burial with military honors was held at the Greenwood Cemetery. The DL Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead is assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.dlnewcomerfuneralhome.com 608-897-2484

Richard "Dick" Lewis Cowan

July 8, 1944 - May 18, 2024