William Russell “Bill” Lowery of Dexter, age 97, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Hillside Terrace in the company of his family and friends.
Bill was born Aug. 11, 1921 in Davenport, Nebraska and grew up in the sprawling metropolis of Oak, the third of 10 children, helping work his family’s farm during the difficult years of the Dust Bowl and Great Depression (not that he let those minor annoyances keep him down).
He worked his way through agriculture studies at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UN-L), putting those studies aside temporarily to serve his country during World War II flying B-24 bombers out of Lecce, Italy.
After V-E Day, 1Lt. Lowery turned in his uniform to complete his degree in agriculture from UN-L, which may seem odd as he then started a 35-year career managing ground services for United Airlines.
Visitation will take place Friday, March 15 from 4 to 8 pm at Cole Funeral Chapel, 214 E. Middle Street, Chelsea, Michigan, as well as Saturday, March 16 from 10 to 11 am at St. Andrew’s United Church of Christ, 7610 Ann Arbor Street, Dexter, Michigan. A memorial service will follow starting at 11 am. An informal meal and sharing of memories of Bill will follow in the church’s fellowship hall.
A private burial will be at Michigan Memorial Park in Flat Rock.
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