Jyles "Weegie" Bowman, age 73, passed away Monday March 13, 2023. Jyles was born on April 10, 1949, to the late Lyle and Rose (Creapeau) Bowman in Keshena, WI. Jyles was united in marriage to Joan Welch on October 17, 1987, at the Morgan Assembly of God Church in Gresham. He is a member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe. Weegie loved the Morgan Creek Band, he was the bass player. Since retirement from the North Star Casino, he enjoyed fixing up old vehicles and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Joan; his children Paul, Reyna, Morning Star, Sha'rae, and Christinee "Boo"; his sister Donna (Brian) Coyhis; his sisters-in-law Debra John, Bev (Alan) Miller, Shirl (John) Metoxen, Arlene (Steve) Wheelock; his brother-in-law's Bill (Lisa) Welch and Ervin (Marlene) John; his niece Rose (Nate) Strege; his nephews Mark Coyhis and Sloane (Kasha) Coyhis; his great-nephews Devon and Anthony Strege; his grandchildren, Robert Petrich, Joey Petrich, Kimberly Petrich, Xavier Montez, Derek Bowman, Paul Bowman and Ella Coyhis; and his 4 great-grandchildren. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents Lyle and Rose; his sister Eva Bowman; his sister-in-law Hilda John; his brothers-in-law Frank John, Soloman "Butch" John, and Tim John; his daughter Lisa Petrich; and great-nephew Avery Coyhis.

A private funeral service with be held at a later date.