Jerry Bower, 87, of Richland Center, died on Friday, January 9, 2026, at SSM Health Hospital in Madison surrounded by loved ones.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Richland Center United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the Richland Center Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Richland Center United Methodist Church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m. The family suggests memorials be directed to the Richland Center United Methodist Church, the Richland County Historical Society, Richland Area Food Pantry or the Ocooch Mountain Humane Society. The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.prattfuneralservice.com

See the complete obituary in the January 25, 2026 issue of The Richland Observer.