ELAINE ELIZABETH BUTTKE-BOWMAN

ELAINE ELIZABETH BUTTKE-BOWMAN

     Elaine Elizabeth Buttke-Bowman, 71, passed away Sept. 6, 2024, from heart issues. She was born to Ernest and Dorothy Buttke in Black River Falls, WI, Sept. 11, 1952.

     She and her husband owned and operated the Full Moon Saloon in Alma Center, WI, for 17 years.

     Elaine was very well-liked, generous and fun to be around. She loved gardening, cooking and canning, and her family will always remember her famous strawberry jam.

     Elaine is survived by her brothers, Wayne (Cathy) Buttke of Sophia, NC, Harold Buttke of Statesville, NC, Ray Buttke, of Merrillan, WI, David (Martha) Buttke of Archdale, NC, foster brother Michael Greengrass of Merrillan, WI, and Michael’s children, Brianna Hernandez, Mayzee Hernandez, Haley Hernandez and Dakota Hernandez with which Elaine had a very close relationship with; sister Linda (Gary) Metcalf of Bloomington, IN; nieces  Kim (Drew) Carmody of Kings Mountain, NC, Karen Jewell of Statesville, NC, Allison (Aaron) Buttke-Townley of Randleman, NC, Anna (Allen) Radford of Pleasant Garden, NC, and Erica (Ryan) Jones from Bloomington, IN; and nephews Nathan Buttke of Sophia, NC, and Otto Buttke of Sophia, NC.

     She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey Bowman; her parents, Ernest and Dorothy Buttke; brother Arlin Buttke; sister-in-law Marlene Buttke and nephew Brad Buttke.

     A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 12, 2024, at Grace Lutheran Church in Alma Center, WI, with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m.

     After the service, a lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall at the church.

     Interment will be set at a later date at East Lawn Cemetery in Alma Center, WI.