Charles H. Bowers, 69, of Middle Point, died at 8:25 p.m. Dec. 5, 2006, at his residence.

He was born Jan. 3, 1937, in Van Wert County, to Donald and Della McGinnis Bowers. On Feb. 14, 1994, he married Dianna Smith Daniels, who survives in Delphos.

Also surviving are two sons, William A., Middle Point, and Donald C. (Tina), St. Marys; a daughter, Patricia S., of Scott; two brothers, Larry (Carla), Montezuma, and Kent (Paula), Van Wert; three sisters, Janet (Joe) Hertel, Van Wert, Linda (Carl) Girod, of Florida, and Nancy (Larry) Black, Middle Point; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He retired from Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 166 and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 471, Delphos.

A memorial service is 1 p.m. Saturday at his farm near Middle Point.