With Sympathy: Thomas Fowler

KETTERING — Thomas E. Fowler, age 87, formerly of Ashtabula, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, at Hospice of Dayton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Elsie (Poore) Fowler; his son, Adam Fowler; his parents-in-law, Tom and Natalie (Freund) Bailey; and his daughter-in-law, Patricia (Mark) McDonald-Fowler.

Survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Lou (Bailey) Fowler; his special sister-in-law, Donna (Richard) Weinman; son, Mark Fowler of New Orleans, La.; daughter, Susan (James) Summers of Dayton; two grandchildren, Johnny and Bailey MacIntosh; and a great-grandson Jackson MacIntosh.

Born on Oct. 8, 1927, in Ashtabula, Ohio, he graduated from North Kingsville High School in 1945, attended Kenyon College, served in foreign wars as a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army in Korea and Japan, and completed his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education at Ohio State University.

He was an insurance business owner and career financial planner until his retirement in 2010.

During his life, he played clarinet and piano, and enjoyed music, theater, and dancing. He volunteered for various service and educational organizations over the years, most recently serving as volunteer manager of Share-A-Home facility for senior independent living in Ashtabula, Ohio.

He was previously a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Ashtabula and a current member of St. George’s Episcopal Church in Kettering. He was an avid reader, enjoyed opportunities for sailing with friends, and loved sharing his life stories.

Memorial Service arrangements are pending.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420, or the Alzheimer’s Association, Miami Valley Chapter, 31 W. Whipp Road, Dayton, Ohio 45459.

DUCRO FUNERAL SERVICES AND CREMATORY, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula, is in charge of arrangements. Obituary at www.ducro.com and starbeacon.com.