Melvin (Mel) Kowis was born in Killdeer, North Dakota to Martin and Betty (Dietz) Kowis. He was one of six children. His parents and brother preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving son Kayne and wife Cindy Kowis of Hartland, WI. Loving daughter Kimberly (Kim) and husband Doug Porter of Golden, CO.
He was a loving Grandfather of Valerie, Vanessa, Alyssa, Tyler and Dustin.
Mel served in the US Army with the 101st Airborne as a paratrooper, performing 33 jumps. He was married to Carol, who was the love of his life. They are joined again in eternal life, June 2nd would have been their 60th wedding anniversary.
Mass will be held on Thursday June 2, 2022 at Nativity of Our Lord in Broomfield, CO at 11:00 am. Reception will be held afterwards at the Church with burial following at 1:45 pm, Broomfield Commons. Military Honors will be performed.
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