Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthMay 16, 1933, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio [56807]
BurialDavid’s Cemetery (David’s Church), 4600 Mad River Road, Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio [56807]
FatherWilliam Jacob ROETTER Jr. (1908-1973)
MotherFlorence Marie WOOLF (1908-1987)
Spouses
Obituary Online notes for Charlotte Ruth ROETTER
CHARLOTTE BOWMAN OBITUARY
BOWMAN, Charlotte R.
Age 89, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022.
Charlotte was born in May 1933, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late William J. and Florence (Woolf) Roetter.
Charlotte was married for 66 years to the love of her life, Bill Bowman, who she met at the family business, Roetter Music in downtown Dayton.
She was a faithful member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Charlotte graduated from Fairmont High School (1951) and Miami Jacobs College (1981) with a Secretarial Science Degree.
While Charlotte enjoyed raising her girls and supporting their activities, her work experience included managing the Choral Music Department of Roetter Music until the business closed in 1980. She then worked as an Executive Secretary for Super Foods until she retired in 1996. Charlotte and Bill loved cooking, camping, and traveling. Everyone was always welcome at their table. Together they treasured time with family, especially spending time with grandchildren.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her loving husband, William P. Bowman; daughter, Laura J. Hodgkin; brother, W. James Roetter and sister-in-law Nancy E. Roetter.
Charlotte is survived by daughters, Pam (Roger) Bauser, Judy (Steve) Mulkey, Amy (Ralph) Phillips; grandchildren, P.J. (Nora) Bauser, Kim (Brendan) McBrien, David (Amanda) Bauser, Andrew (Katie) Mulkey, Madeline (Will) Ledford, Emily Mulkey; great-grandchildren, Sophia Bauser, William Bauser, Maggie McBrien; and son-in-law, Klif (Teresa) Hodgkin.
The family extends their gratitude to the caregivers from Gardenview at Bethany Village and the caregivers from Ohio's Hospice of Dayton.
Celebration of Life services will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made in Charlotte's memory to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 901 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, OH 45429.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be made at www.routsong.com.
Published by Dayton Daily News on Dec. 8, 2022. [56807]
BOWMAN, Charlotte R.
Age 89, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022.
Charlotte was born in May 1933, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late William J. and Florence (Woolf) Roetter.
Charlotte was married for 66 years to the love of her life, Bill Bowman, who she met at the family business, Roetter Music in downtown Dayton.
She was a faithful member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Charlotte graduated from Fairmont High School (1951) and Miami Jacobs College (1981) with a Secretarial Science Degree.
While Charlotte enjoyed raising her girls and supporting their activities, her work experience included managing the Choral Music Department of Roetter Music until the business closed in 1980. She then worked as an Executive Secretary for Super Foods until she retired in 1996. Charlotte and Bill loved cooking, camping, and traveling. Everyone was always welcome at their table. Together they treasured time with family, especially spending time with grandchildren.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her loving husband, William P. Bowman; daughter, Laura J. Hodgkin; brother, W. James Roetter and sister-in-law Nancy E. Roetter.
Charlotte is survived by daughters, Pam (Roger) Bauser, Judy (Steve) Mulkey, Amy (Ralph) Phillips; grandchildren, P.J. (Nora) Bauser, Kim (Brendan) McBrien, David (Amanda) Bauser, Andrew (Katie) Mulkey, Madeline (Will) Ledford, Emily Mulkey; great-grandchildren, Sophia Bauser, William Bauser, Maggie McBrien; and son-in-law, Klif (Teresa) Hodgkin.
The family extends their gratitude to the caregivers from Gardenview at Bethany Village and the caregivers from Ohio's Hospice of Dayton.
Celebration of Life services will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made in Charlotte's memory to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 901 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, OH 45429.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be made at www.routsong.com.
Published by Dayton Daily News on Dec. 8, 2022. [56807]
Obituary Online notes for William Preston (Spouse 1)
William "Bill" Preston Bowman
May 9, 1928 — December 29, 2019
BOWMAN, William Preston “Bill”, age 91, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019. Born May 9, 1928 in Dayton, OH, to the late Worley and Helen Bowman, Bill is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Charlotte R. (Roetter); 3 daughters, Pam (Roger) Bauser, Judy (Steve) Mulkey, Amy (Ralph) Phillips; 6 grandchildren, P.J. (Nora) Bauser, Kim (Brendan) McBrien, David (Amanda) Bauser, Andrew (Katie) Mulkey, Madeline Mulkey, Emily Mulkey; 3 great-grandchildren, Sophia and William Bauser and Maggie McBrien; son-in-law Klif (Teresa) Hodgkin and a sister-in-law, Nancy Roetter. His daughter, Laura Hodgkin, preceded him in death. Bill was a devoted family man who adored his wife, children and grandchildren.
Bill was a life-long Daytonian, lifetime member of the American Federation of Musicians, Local No. 101-473, member of The American Legion Kettering Post 598, and member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church where he served on several committees. Bill served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a talented musician earning his Master’s Degree from Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. In addition to contributing to the woodwind section of orchestras, bands, and ensembles in the area, Bill entertained with his Boogie-woogie piano playing. Bill developed the band & orchestra department at Roetter Music, Inc. where he worked from 1953 until it closed in 1980.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Saturday July 24 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 901 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering. Family will greet friends following the service until 12:30pm at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton.
https://www.routsong.com/obituaries/william-bill-preston-bowman [56811]
May 9, 1928 — December 29, 2019
BOWMAN, William Preston “Bill”, age 91, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019. Born May 9, 1928 in Dayton, OH, to the late Worley and Helen Bowman, Bill is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Charlotte R. (Roetter); 3 daughters, Pam (Roger) Bauser, Judy (Steve) Mulkey, Amy (Ralph) Phillips; 6 grandchildren, P.J. (Nora) Bauser, Kim (Brendan) McBrien, David (Amanda) Bauser, Andrew (Katie) Mulkey, Madeline Mulkey, Emily Mulkey; 3 great-grandchildren, Sophia and William Bauser and Maggie McBrien; son-in-law Klif (Teresa) Hodgkin and a sister-in-law, Nancy Roetter. His daughter, Laura Hodgkin, preceded him in death. Bill was a devoted family man who adored his wife, children and grandchildren.
Bill was a life-long Daytonian, lifetime member of the American Federation of Musicians, Local No. 101-473, member of The American Legion Kettering Post 598, and member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church where he served on several committees. Bill served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a talented musician earning his Master’s Degree from Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. In addition to contributing to the woodwind section of orchestras, bands, and ensembles in the area, Bill entertained with his Boogie-woogie piano playing. Bill developed the band & orchestra department at Roetter Music, Inc. where he worked from 1953 until it closed in 1980.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Saturday July 24 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 901 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering. Family will greet friends following the service until 12:30pm at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton.
https://www.routsong.com/obituaries/william-bill-preston-bowman [56811]