Scholarship fund established to honor 13-year-old Marinette boy

The M&M Area Community Foundation created the Jakob Bowerman Memorial Scholarship Fund to honor 13-year-old Jakob Bowerman, who died last August; the fund will offer annual scholarships for local students with diagnosed special needs, with priority for those with autism.

The M&M Area Community Foundation announced a permanent endowment named the Jakob Bowerman Memorial Scholarship Fund to honor 13-year-old Jakob Bowerman. Jakob died last August after an incident near Government Pier in Marinette. Two people have been charged in connection with his drowning. His mother and a family friend helped create the fund so Jakob's generosity and presence are remembered. Key facts: - The Jakob Bowerman Memorial Scholarship Fund is a permanent endowment established by the M&M Area Community Foundation. - Jakob Bowerman died in August following an incident near Government Pier in Marinette. - Two people, including a 21-year-old and a 16-year-old, are charged with second-degree reckless homicide in connection with his drowning. - The fund will award annual scholarships to students from high schools in Marinette and Menominee counties who have a diagnosed special need, with priority given to students with autism; an initial fundraiser raised more than $10,000 for the endowment. Summary: The scholarship fund honors Jakob's memory by supporting local students with diagnosed special needs and aims to keep his kindness remembered in the community. Details about legal timing or next court steps are undetermined at this time.