Obituary: Helen Mowl

Helen Mowl Age 89 of Farwell formerly of Owosso passed away at her home Friday, November 26, 2021 with her family at her side.
Helen was born January 14, 1932 at home in New Haven Township, to Jerome and Laura (Hartman) Serr.
She graduated from Owosso High Schools in 1950 and continued her education at Central Michigan University where she earned her teaching certificate. Helen eventually continued her education by going to summer school and night school where she earned her Bachelor Degree in 1971.
Helen had been a member of Michigan Education Association. Delta Kappa Gamma, AAUW, EAA Chesaning Chapter, The Clare County Collectors Club and the Clare County Historical Society.
On May 25, 1955 she married Marlin Mowl in Owosso where they made their home. Helen and Marlin had three children, Jane (Earl) Swan, James (Peggy) Mowl and Jay (Lisa) Mowl. He predeceased her In 1998.
Helen started her teaching career at what were then country schools, the German school, a one room schoolhouse, West Branch School and McCall School where she was the principal. She started teaching for Owosso Public Schools at Washington School where she eventually retired after 40 years of teaching in June of 1991.
After retiring Helen and Marlin made their home in Farwell, MI.
Helen is survived by her children, 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren, special nephews Mike (Lorna) Kress and Mark (Peny) Kress.
She was predeceased by her husband, parents, and sister Jeanette.
Memorials are suggested to Clare County Historical Society Dover School. C/o Jon Ringelberg, 3062 E. Colonville rd., Clare MI, 48617.
A celebration of life will be held at the Clare County Historical Society, Dover Schoolhouse Clare Sunday June 12 from 2pm – 4pm.