Obituary of Travis William Dowhen

Travis William "Terry" Dowhen, almost 90 years old, of Moore Haven, passed away July 29, 2017 in Fort Myers. Terry was born Nov. 4, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI, to the late Travis C. and the late Clara (Topel) Dowhen. Terry was raised by his mother Clara and step father; Emery Novotny. He married Dolores Ann "Dolly" Casper, she preceded him in death on February 20, 2009. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He built his first boat of many in the 70s. Left Milwaukee shortly after and settled in Turkey Creek to live. He worked as a journeyman electrician for a few years. He worked as a master tradesman for many years. A lifelong sailor, he loved being on his boat whenever he could. He and Dolly traveled frequently on their boat, making a 13 month trip once from here to the Bahamas and back. He worked as an auxiliary deputy for Glades County Sheriff Department, last working this past Chalo Nitka Festival. The three loves of his later life were being an auxiliary deputy, boating, singing karaoke at the American Legion, Moose and the VFW in LaBelle. He was a huge supporter of the Caloosa Humane Society and its first executive director. He and his companion Marie-Louise Kussmann would visit frequently to the Caloosa Humane Society to visit with the animals and the people. Terry is survived by his son; Dennis and his wife Beth of West Allis, Wisconsin, grandchildren; Kristin, Travis R. and Jeff Dowhen. Longtime companion Marie-Louise Kussmann of Moore Haven. There is a memorial gathering planned for later this year. Cremation arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.