Brenda S. Bowman, 74, of Ferdinand

Brenda was born March 22, 1949 in Tell City to Cornelius and Billie Jean (Hale) Leinenbach. Brenda was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church. She belonged to the Ferdinand American Legion Auxiliary. Brenda taught nursery school for many years. She was known to have a “green thumb” and loved gardening. 

Brenda is survived by three sons, Jason (Deann) Weidenbenner of Loogootee, Rob Weidenbenner of Belle Chasse, LA and Ryan (Jeni) Weidenbenner of St. Louis; two daughters, Chris (Steve) Fleck of St. Anthony and Ashley (Kyle) Peter of Bretzville; six grandchildren, Madison and Carson Fleck, Kade Weidenbenner, Lydia and Ezra Peter, Ava Peyronel; three brothers, Gary (Phyllis) Leinenbach, Terry (Grace) Leinenbach all of Florida, Michael (Heather) Murray of Kansas; a sister, Vicki (Chuck) Gormly of Florida. 

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Cornelius and Billie Jean Leinenbach-Murray; step-dad, Bob Murray; brothers, Jerry and Larry Leinenbach. 

Funeral services will be Friday, February 9 th at 7:00 PM at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand. Visitation will be Friday at the funeral home from 3:00 PM until time of services. Interment will take place at a later date. 

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