Richard G. Bowyer age 74 of Watertown passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home. He was born December 23, 1938 to Henry and Mabel (Brown) Bowyer in Southampton, England.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife Virginia (Shoholm) and two sisters: Jackie Ballard and Brenda Bowyer.

He is survived by his children James (Becky) Bowyer and Andrew (Lisa) Bowyer; grandchildren Jennifer, Matthew and Abigale.

A memorial gathering took place on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at St. Paul Lutheran Church Fireside Room in Watertown from 1 until 3 p.m.