Ronald Mowers

August 22, 1933 - January 29, 2021

CHILLICOTHE - Ronald D. “Dutch” Mowers, 87, of Chillicothe, formerly of Batavia, NY, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021, at UnityPoint Health-Methodist in Peoria. He was born on August 22, 1933, in Batavia, NY, a son of Roy and Florence (Nessel) Mowers. He married Evelyn Doubet on July 2, 1958, in Glasford. She survives. Dutch is also survived by his two daughters, Florence (Michael) Fisher of Chillicothe and Holley (Steve) Veteto of Manito; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and nine brothers and sisters. Dutch served his country during the Korean Conflict and in the United States Army. He worked as a mechanic for the former Rossetter Ford, as well as the South Side Mission and Camp Joy in Peoria. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Chillicothe. Dutch’s celebration of life gathering will be at a later date. His family is in charge of the arrangements. Schmidt-Haller Burial & Cremation Services in Peoria is handling the cremation arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Youth Group Camp Fund. Online condolences may be left for Ron’s family at www.schmidthaller.com.