Joe A. Bowman, 72, of Salina, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at his home on Kanopolis Lake.  He was born in Salina to Virgil and Dorothy (Sprague) Bowman on June 3, 1953.

Joe grew up in Salina and married Barbara Anderson on March 3, 1973.  He worked for Southwestern Bell then AT&T for 38 years.  Joe enjoyed everything outdoors especially days on the lake fishing, hunting upland game and waterfowl, playing softball and golf, searching for treasures with his metal detector and relaxing in South Padre Island.

As his family grew, Joe loved spending time with his children and then grandchildren, cheering them on during all their activities.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barb; children, Chris Bowman (Taylor), Lisa Engelman (Andrew), Lacey Huffman (Mike); 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Glenda Rittel; and brothers, Steve Bowman and Rodney Bowman.

Joe lives on, just at a different address.  A celebration of life for family and friends will be held this summer.

Memorials to Tammy Walker Cancer Center, 511 S. Santa Fe, Salina, KS 67401.