Roger F. Cowell

ROGER F. COWELL, 8 5 , of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 4:45 am, Friday, April 1, 2022 at Red Bud Regional Care, Red Bud, Illinois.

He was born to the late Louis J. and Adeline (nee Purtle) Cowell on November 25, 1936 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Roger married Marlene M. Fausz on November 21, 1959 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois; she preceded him in death on February 9, 2020.

After being a military policeman for the United States Army, Roger along with his wife had a variety store in Red Bud. He was also a life long farmer.

He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, Illinois and V.F.W. Post #6632 in Red Bud, Illinois. Roger also loved to travel.

Survivors:

5 Sons:

Kevin (Stacy) Cowell Red Bud, IL

Timothy (Cindy) Cowell Prairie du Rocher, IL

Bruce (Nancy) Cowell Red Bud, IL

Kurt Cowell Red Bud, IL

Charles (Becky) Cowell Sparta, IL

2 Sisters-in-law:

Beverly Cowell Red Bud, IL

Nancy (Virgil) Neihaus Shelbyville, TN

14 Grandchildren:

Ashley Taylor, Kyle (Cassidy) Cowell, Leanne Cowell, Zachary Cowell (Jana), Brittany (Nick) LaGrasso, Caleb (Michelle) Cowell, Brooke (Jordan) Mathews,         Morgan Cowell, Breanna (Dustin) Bingel, Savanah Cowell (Fiance Joshua Johnson), Logan Cowell, Alyssa Cowell, Kayla Cowell and Jacob Cowell

15 Great Grandchildren:

Olivia, Alaina, Adeline, Grayson, Carson, Tyson, Lane, Ella, Owen, Wyatt, Witten, Charlie, Nora, Harper and Ethan

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, Wife, 2 Brother s : Victor (Aurelia) Cowell & Arnold Cowell and 2 Sisters: A lberta (Elmer) Brown & Mildred (Bill) Bann

Funeral Mass:

11:00 am, Tuesday, April 5, 2022

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:

Msgr. Dennis Schaefer

Interment:

St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery

Red Bud, Illinois

Visitation:

Tuesday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials:

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

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