Robert Eugene Bowers, 60, of Columbia City, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at the Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born March 12, 1962, to Donald Bowers and Patricia Alcorn Bowers.

Survivors include his children, Ryan Adam Bowers, Tiffany Lynn Bowers, and Kimberly (Logan) Walker, all of Columbia City; four grandchildren; his father, Donald Gene (Linda) Bowers Sr. of Chicago; and three siblings, Donald Gene Bowers Jr. of Tampa, Fla., Kristine Lynn (Brent) Stultz of Bluffton, and David (Deb) Bowers of Ossian.

He was preceded in death by his mother and two grandchildren.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 9 at the DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive in Columbia City.