Terry Bowers

Terry Lee Bowers, 83, of Liberty Center, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Grand Rapids Care Center. He was born in Napoleon, Ohio, on February 1, 1942, to the late Jack and Vivalyn (Hefflinger) Bowers. Following Jack’s death, Terry was raised by his mother and stepfather, Pat Mann. On May 5, 1963, Terry married Mary Lou Rudolph at Sharon United Methodist Church. After working in several area factories, Terry worked in sales for Corbin Corporation. Terry and his wife purchased and ran Morrison’s Department Store, and they later started a sporting goods store, Bowers Sport About. He founded LC Products, later called Abrass America, a plumbing parts supplier. He was also a co-owner of East Street Enterprises, which owned several downtown LC buildings. Terry was a member of the Liberty Center United Methodist Church. He served on the Liberty Center Village Council for many years, and was active in promoting Little League softball and baseball at the park. He was one of the co-chairs of the first LC Polka Fest. Terry was a proud supporter of the LC Athletic Boosters and served as a past president. He played a key role in launching the annual LC Booster Golf Outing, a tradition that continues to this day. He was a founding member of the LC Bengals “Old Timers” football team and a faithful member of the LC Porch Coaches. Terry took great joy in attending school events for his children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. He enjoyed socializing anywhere that good coffee and conversations could be found. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Lou; children, LuAnn Bowers and Tim (Stacy) Bowers; grandchildren, Emma, Audrey, and Meredith Bowers; and siblings, Brenda (Tim) Bartels. Patsy (Tom) Mohler, and Michael (Cheryl) Mann. In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his stepfather, Pat Mann. Friends and family will be received at the Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon, on Sunday, June 15, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM. A memorial service will be held at Liberty Center United Methodist Church on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM with a visitation beforehand at 10:00 AM until the time of services. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Together We Can Make A Difference Initiatives, or Friends of LC Parks. Online condolences and messages may be shared with the family at rodenbergergray.com.

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Terry Bowers

February 1, 1942 - June 8, 2025