Harold Wayne Sowa
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Harold Wayne Sowa passed away at his home in La Vernia, Texas on July 14, 2021, at the age of 84. He was born on March 27, 1937, to George Alexander Sowa and Mary Magdalene (Gower) Sowa in Corpus Christi, Texas. Harold married Ramona Harms on November 14, 1959; they were married for 56 years until her passing in 2015. Harold was a hard-working man who worked until the day he died. He worked for the Corpus Christi Caller Times, Coca-Cola, Philco, RCA, Alamo Leather Goods, and RTM Construction. He truly loved spending time with his family and friends. Through his years he traveled a lot, went hunting, fishing, and played golf. He enjoyed dancing and bowling. He also enjoyed his horses and his dog, Ranger. He will truly be missed.
Harold was preceded in death by his loving wife; parents; son, Robert Sowa; sister, Nancy Koenig; brothers, Pat Sowa, and John Sowa.
Harold is survived by his children Sharon Harral (Tommy), Barbara Smith (Tom), Susan Gifford (Mark), Donna Baertich; grandchildren, Jeff Smith (Kirsten), Ned "Trey" Harral (Candace), Jared Harral, Cody Smith (Brooke), Brittany Hensley (Robert), Derek Baertich (Kelsey Steuben), Dakota Brandt (Garrett), Haley Gifford, Jake Gifford; great-grandchildren, Matthew Smith, Cohen Hensley, Katelyn Smith, Ella Hensley, Landon Smith, Layne Brandt, Cayden Smith, and Madelyn Smith; sisters, Diane Greene and Cheryl Mahlke; brothers-in-law, John W. Koenig and James Harms; sisters-in-law, Karen Sowa, and Pam Sowa; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A visitation with the family will take place Sunday, July 18, 2021, from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Finch Funeral Chapel, La Vernia, Texas with Rosary recited at 7:00 PM, that same evening.
FUNERAL MASS
Monday, July 19, 2021
10:00 AM
St. Ann's Catholic Church
La Vernia, Texas
Interment will follow at St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery, La Vernia.
The online guest book can be signed at www.FinchFuneralChapels.com.