A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Renie Bowhousen, 80, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and most recently Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on April 1 with beloved family members present.  She was born in Wausau, Wisconsin to Lorraine Wood and Robert Kilmer on February 12, 1945. She attended and graduated from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, class of 1963. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Doug Bowhousen; son Rick Bowhousen of Elkhorn; daughter, Sheree Nelson of Milwaukee and granddaughters, Faith, Paige, Caitlin, Annalise and Lilly; sisters, Penny Coulahan and Laurie Young as well as many loved nephews and nieces.  She is also survived by her best friend, Sharon Blindauer. She was preceded in death by grandson, Shane Bowhousen; sons, Mark and Glynn Bowhousen; mother, Lorraine Boudry; sister, Bobbie Kolner, mother-in-law, Alice Bowhousen and cousin, Jerome Wood.

Renie found tremendous joy in spending time with and spoiling her children and grandchildren.   She enjoyed spending time with the rest of her family and friends. She was an avid flower and plant gardener throughout her lifetime. She loved watching and feeding birds in her yard, especially her favorites, hummingbirds and cardinals. She loved playing cards with a group of her beloved women friends. She also enjoyed playing golf and tennis and watching her children and grandchildren play competitive tennis. She was especially endeared by all her granddogs, Lindy, Dusty, Bailey and Jackson. 

She and husband, Doug would have been married for 60 years on April 3, 2025. They were a shining example of getting through tough and challenging times as well as celebrating the good throughout marriage. Doug was constantly at her side the past several months as she fought through several physical and emotional hurdles. Theirs was a true lasting love. 

Services will be held at Newcomer in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Saturday, April 12. Visitation from 12-2pm, with a service to follow at 2pm. Gathering and a meal for family and friends to follow with place to be determined.