Vernon Hugh Bowman, 86, of Sandborn, Indiana, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on May 28, 1937, in Sandborn to Stewart and Khiva (Keller) Bowman.

Hugh graduated from Sandborn High School in 1955. After graduation he received a bachelor's degree in agriculture from Purdue University and served two years in the US Army before returning home to Sandborn to help farm with the family.

Hugh dabbled in real estate and held an auctioneer license at one time in his life. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed bird hunting and his dogs. He loved the game of basketball and could be seen attending the local school games. He referred to himself as a student of the game, always watching and learning. He spent many days visiting the Blue Jay Junction in Sandborn playing euchre, checkers and working crossword puzzles. If he wasn't in the field, you could look for him there or the Westphalia Diner. He was always ready for a great debate and encouraged others to have a thirst for knowledge. His heart remained in farming, he loved the land, the crops and his farming community.

The family left to cherish the memory of Hugh include one niece, Rebecca (Andy) Michael of Avon and one nephew, Stewart (Kandice) Berg of Sandborn.

Hugh was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Sharon Berg.

Graveside services will be at 1:30 PM on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Sandborn Cemetery with Bryan Sanders officiating.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Homes, Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton.  Condolences and memories may be sent to the family at www.andersonpoindexter.com.