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SEBRING -- John D. Fowler Sr. of Copeland Oaks, Sebring, passed away Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Aultman Alliance Hospital, surrounded by his family.
John, formerly from Berlin Center, was born Dec. 17, 1937, in Richmond, Virginia. He was the son of William and Rebecca Fowler.
He served his country in the United States Navy.
Prior to his retirement in 2000, he owned and operated Fowler Tire and Auto Service for 13 years. He previously worked as a printing press operator at MPI Label Systems in Sebring for over 20 years.
John was a member of Berlin Center United Methodist Church, American Legion Post #737, Masonic Meander Lodge #765 and the Automotive Service Association. He enjoyed bike riding, long drives, gardening, woodworking and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Thompson Fowler. They married in 1958 and shared 48 wonderful years together before her passing in 2006. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and 12 siblings, Louise Bradley, William Fowler Jr., Margaret Jones, Dan Fowler, George Fowler, Calvin Fowler, Ann Cosby, J.C. Fowler, Buddy Fowler, Wilson Fowler, Nancy Hailey and Wayne Fowler.
John is survived by his four children, David (Michelle) Fowler, Wanda (Mark) Huberman, Sandy (William) Winans and Ed (Donya) Fowler; his sisters, Phyllis Wittsell and Jane Mantlo; his 10 grandchildren, Adam (Jaime) Fowler, Brian (Holli) Fowler, Kathleen Crawford, Jake (Justine) Fowler, Heather (Ken) Godoy, Lisa Huberman, Bill (Jessica) Winans, Josh (Crystal) Winans, Tyler Winans and Liz (Chris) Moore; and 16 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive relatives and friends 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at Berlin Center United Methodist Church, 15611 W. Akron Canfield Road, Berlin Center, OH 44401.
A memorial service will take place at 3 p.m. Aug. 17, at the church, followed by military honors.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to Berlin Center United Methodist Church, in lieu of flowers.
To share thoughts of sympathy with the family, visit lanefuneralhomes.com.
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