Memorial services for Rich Gower, 66, of Jefferson, formerly of Lake City and Churdan, will be held 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 7, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson. Visitation with the family present will be from 3–5:30 p.m. on Sunday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson.

Survivors include his wife, Carol of Jefferson; sons: Rob (Tara) and Tom (Laura) of Marysville, OH; son, Andy (Rachel) of Shawnee, KS; daughter, Kelly (Travis) West of Harrisburg, SD; 8 grandchildren; brothers: John (Sharon) Graff of Grand Island, NE, and Ted (Mary) Graff of Sioux City; sisters: Rita Klein of Sheldon, and Lori (Willard) Dahl of Turin; other relatives and many friends.