Jesse E. Bowman Jr.

age 84, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.  Jesse is survived by his children, Holly Heinrich, Jeffrey (Rhonda)Bowman and Samantha Stewart; grandchildren, Rhys (Emily)Heinrich, Amanda (Fiancée Rob Hackett) Bowman, Paige (Matias)Mildenberger; great grandchildren, Bryce, Declan, Isla and Ella; brothers, Douglas Bowman and Paige (Christine)Bowman; In-laws, Pitt (Cheryl)Roane and several nieces, nephew and cousins.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Jean and grandson Clayton (still living, Adriane) Heinrich.

Jesse was born in Richmond, Virginia. He was an entrepreneur, with an extremely strong work ethic. He had a passion for trains, plants, blue grass music, the Cubs and the Packers. Jesse loved the Christmas Season and the opportunity that it brought to spend quality time with the people that he loved. He had a strong love for his country, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/ or the Salvation Army https://give.salvationarmyusa.org/give

A Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Solan-Pruzin Funeral Home, 14 Kennedy Ave., Schererville, IN. A Service commemorating Jesse's life will be held at 5:30 PM. Solanpruzinfuneralhome.com