Renate U. Bowers, age 79 of Fleetwood, passed away Tuesday September 8, 2015 in the Reading Hospital Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Barry L. Bowers who passed on September 24, 1998. Born in Godesberge, Germany the daughter of the late Alfred Schmidt and Sophie (Goebbel) Schmidt.
Renate had worked at the former Garden State Tannery, Fleetwood for fifteen years, retiring December 2004. Renate loved her family especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed life and spending time with her friends. Her interest where going to casinos, bird watching, listening to Feedback on WEEU. She enjoyed going on road trips, listening to polka music and reading her favorite gossip magazines.
Survived by her children Gabriele M. Bowers of Fleetwood, Donna M. (Bowers) Banker of Fleetwood, Charles P. Bowers of Kutztown and Heidi M. (Bowers) wife of Joseph Brommer, Jr. of Angier, NC. There are five grandchildren Katie L. Bowers, Brittni L. Bowers, Joshua P. Bowers, Nicholas M. Brommer and Emily R. Brommer. She is survived by seven siblings in Germany.
Funeral services will be Friday Morning at 10:00AM from the Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Inc., 117 West Main Street, Fleetwood. A viewing will be Thursday evening 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Contributions can be made to the Humane Society of Berks County,1801 North 11th Street, Reading, 19604. Burial will be in Maidencreek Cemetery.