May 8, 2013
05/09/13 Wednesday morning, Governor Mike Pence joined Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann, Speaker of the Indiana House Brian Bosma and other statewide elected officials at the Statehouse memorial for former Governor Otis R. Bowen. There, Governor Pence signed the condolence book, which will be presented to the Bowen family on Friday, and laid a wreath near the portrait and bust of former Governor Bowen.
Hoosiers are encouraged to visit the memorial during Statehouse hours, 8:00 to 5:00 EDT, today and tomorrow to sign the condolence book, view former Governor Bowen’s portrait and bust and learn more about this Hoosier leader and public servant.
Former Governor Bowen’s wake took place in Bremen at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church from 11:00 to 3:00 Wednesday and will again from 4:00 to 8:00 on Thursday. The funeral will take place Friday in Bremen.