Obituary: Dwayne Thomas Bowe

Dwayne Thomas Bowe, “Bowe” “Bozo”, age 63, of Stockbridge, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Dwayne was born on July 11, 1963 in Chilton, son of the late Norman Sr. & Genevieve “Jenny” (Halverson) Bowe Gorzelitz.  He started high school in Stockbridge until his family moved to Reedsville where he attended for a time.  Dwayne had an affinity for fixing things.  He would take things apart, see how they worked, and put them back together.  This made him extremely knowledgeable with cars, motorcycles, and anything else that needed to be fixed.  He had a cherry apple red Chevelle that he worked on and loved to drive, and even had photos taken and framed!  His love for motorcycles was not just one brand.  He had Hondas, Harleys, and other types.  He also supported motorcycle safety and awareness with his membership and volunteered his time to ABATE.  He was a lifetime member of the Ox-Bow, a hunter and fisherman back in the day, fishing for bullheads mostly.  Dwayne loved dogs, and they always seemed to love him.  He always had treats and pets for them.  But most of all, he loved his family and spending time with them.  And his kids truly were his pride and joy.

Dwayne is survived by his children: Krissy, Adam (special friend, Stephanie), Aaron (Adam), Andrew (special friend, Leah), and Amy (Doug) Peterson; siblings and in-laws: Bonnie Price, Norman (Charlinee “Nee”) Bowe, Jr., Jim (Brenda) Gorzelitz, Hope (Marty) McIntire, Faith Bowe, Holly (Chris) Hagenow, Fred (Sam) Gorzelitz, and Suzi Bowe; many nieces, and nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Norman Sr. and Jenny; siblings: Dave Bowe and Darlene Bowe; mother of some of his children: Kathy; and other relatives.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Pielhop Funeral Home, 215 S Main St. in Brillion.  Officiating will be Rev. Joe Weiers.  Burial will be at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Stockbridge.

The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home in Brillion.  Please wear jeans and black or blue to remember Dwayne.

Online condolences may be made www.pielhop.com

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Amanda Hackbarth and Calumet County Hospice, especially Sabrina and Holly, for their care and compassion not only toward our Dad, but to us as well.

The family has chosen Pielhop Funeral Homes and Cremation Care Centers to honor Dwayne’s Legacy of Life.