Kenneth R. Fowler
PORTVILLE - Kenneth R. Fowler, of 1136 Portville-Obi Road, passed away Thursday (Feb. 21, 2019) at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Kenneth was born on July 29, 1940, in Olean,and was a son of Raymond A. and Margie R. Eaton Fowler. On July 2, 1961, at the St. Bonaventure Church, in Allegany, he married his wife of 57 years, Jaquelyn E. Kent, who survives.
Kenneth graduated from Olean High School and attended St. Bonaventure University.
He served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps from Sept. 6, 1960 to March 28, 1969, during which time he earned several medals, including two Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citations.
Kenneth worked for Conap/Cytec in Olean.
He was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Kenneth was on a constant quest to increase his knowledge in chemistry, mathematics, philosophy and psychology. He was driven to self-educate, in addition to taking courses to expand his mind.
Kenneth enjoyed hunting, fishing and fly tying, but he loved reading and collecting books. He was a master storyteller and an avid animal lover and feeder of all wildlife.
Along with his loving wife, Kenneth is survived by four children, Mark K. (Trish) Fowler of Shinglehouse, Pa., Raymond A. (Diane) Fowler of Alta Vista, Kan., Laurie A. (Steve) Boyer of Louisville, Ken. and Karen L. (Dave) VanHoutte of Clarence; a daughter-in-law, Rachel (Backeng Pangda) Fowler of Baguio City, Philippines; 20 grandchildren; many many great grandchildren; and two sisters, Sharon S. (Daniel) Barr of Olean and Kathleen A. Rogers of Portville.
Kenneth was predeceased by his parents; a son, David Scott Fowler on Sept. 24, 2018; a brother, Daniel Fowler in 2004; and a brother-in-law, Earl Rogers.
Burial will be Monday (Feb. 25, 2019) in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery, in Allegany, along with his son, David S. Fowler. Full military honors will be accorded by the Allegany American Legion Charles Harbel Post 892 ritual team.
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©Published in The Olean Times Herald from Feb. 22 to Feb. 23, 2019
Used with permission
PORTVILLE - Kenneth R. Fowler, of 1136 Portville-Obi Road, passed away Thursday (Feb. 21, 2019) at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Kenneth was born on July 29, 1940, in Olean,and was a son of Raymond A. and Margie R. Eaton Fowler. On July 2, 1961, at the St. Bonaventure Church, in Allegany, he married his wife of 57 years, Jaquelyn E. Kent, who survives.
Kenneth graduated from Olean High School and attended St. Bonaventure University.
He served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps from Sept. 6, 1960 to March 28, 1969, during which time he earned several medals, including two Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citations.
Kenneth worked for Conap/Cytec in Olean.
He was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Kenneth was on a constant quest to increase his knowledge in chemistry, mathematics, philosophy and psychology. He was driven to self-educate, in addition to taking courses to expand his mind.
Kenneth enjoyed hunting, fishing and fly tying, but he loved reading and collecting books. He was a master storyteller and an avid animal lover and feeder of all wildlife.
Along with his loving wife, Kenneth is survived by four children, Mark K. (Trish) Fowler of Shinglehouse, Pa., Raymond A. (Diane) Fowler of Alta Vista, Kan., Laurie A. (Steve) Boyer of Louisville, Ken. and Karen L. (Dave) VanHoutte of Clarence; a daughter-in-law, Rachel (Backeng Pangda) Fowler of Baguio City, Philippines; 20 grandchildren; many many great grandchildren; and two sisters, Sharon S. (Daniel) Barr of Olean and Kathleen A. Rogers of Portville.
Kenneth was predeceased by his parents; a son, David Scott Fowler on Sept. 24, 2018; a brother, Daniel Fowler in 2004; and a brother-in-law, Earl Rogers.
Burial will be Monday (Feb. 25, 2019) in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery, in Allegany, along with his son, David S. Fowler. Full military honors will be accorded by the Allegany American Legion Charles Harbel Post 892 ritual team.
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©Published in The Olean Times Herald from Feb. 22 to Feb. 23, 2019
Used with permission
Kenneth R. Fowler
PORTVILLE - Kenneth R. Fowler, of 1136 Portville-Obi Road, passed away Thursday (Feb. 21, 2019) at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Kenneth was born on July 29, 1940, in Olean,and was a son of Raymond A. and Margie R. Eaton Fowler. On July 2, 1961, at the St. Bonaventure Church, in Allegany, he married his wife of 57 years, Jaquelyn E. Kent, who survives.
Kenneth graduated from Olean High School and attended St. Bonaventure University.
He served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps from Sept. 6, 1960 to March 28, 1969, during which time he earned several medals, including two Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citations.
Kenneth worked for Conap/Cytec in Olean.
He was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Kenneth was on a constant quest to increase his knowledge in chemistry, mathematics, philosophy and psychology. He was driven to self-educate, in addition to taking courses to expand his mind.
Kenneth enjoyed hunting, fishing and fly tying, but he loved reading and collecting books. He was a master storyteller and an avid animal lover and feeder of all wildlife.
Along with his loving wife, Kenneth is survived by four children, Mark K. (Trish) Fowler of Shinglehouse, Pa., Raymond A. (Diane) Fowler of Alta Vista, Kan., Laurie A. (Steve) Boyer of Louisville, Ken. and Karen L. (Dave) VanHoutte of Clarence; a daughter-in-law, Rachel (Backeng Pangda) Fowler of Baguio City, Philippines; 20 grandchildren; many many great grandchildren; and two sisters, Sharon S. (Daniel) Barr of Olean and Kathleen A. Rogers of Portville.
Kenneth was predeceased by his parents; a son, David Scott Fowler on Sept. 24, 2018; a brother, Daniel Fowler in 2004; and a brother-in-law, Earl Rogers.
Burial will be Monday (Feb. 25, 2019) in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery, in Allegany, along with his son, David S. Fowler. Full military honors will be accorded by the Allegany American Legion Charles Harbel Post 892 ritual team.
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©Published in The Olean Times Herald from Feb. 22 to Feb. 23, 2019
Used with permission
PORTVILLE - Kenneth R. Fowler, of 1136 Portville-Obi Road, passed away Thursday (Feb. 21, 2019) at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Kenneth was born on July 29, 1940, in Olean,and was a son of Raymond A. and Margie R. Eaton Fowler. On July 2, 1961, at the St. Bonaventure Church, in Allegany, he married his wife of 57 years, Jaquelyn E. Kent, who survives.
Kenneth graduated from Olean High School and attended St. Bonaventure University.
He served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps from Sept. 6, 1960 to March 28, 1969, during which time he earned several medals, including two Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citations.
Kenneth worked for Conap/Cytec in Olean.
He was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Kenneth was on a constant quest to increase his knowledge in chemistry, mathematics, philosophy and psychology. He was driven to self-educate, in addition to taking courses to expand his mind.
Kenneth enjoyed hunting, fishing and fly tying, but he loved reading and collecting books. He was a master storyteller and an avid animal lover and feeder of all wildlife.
Along with his loving wife, Kenneth is survived by four children, Mark K. (Trish) Fowler of Shinglehouse, Pa., Raymond A. (Diane) Fowler of Alta Vista, Kan., Laurie A. (Steve) Boyer of Louisville, Ken. and Karen L. (Dave) VanHoutte of Clarence; a daughter-in-law, Rachel (Backeng Pangda) Fowler of Baguio City, Philippines; 20 grandchildren; many many great grandchildren; and two sisters, Sharon S. (Daniel) Barr of Olean and Kathleen A. Rogers of Portville.
Kenneth was predeceased by his parents; a son, David Scott Fowler on Sept. 24, 2018; a brother, Daniel Fowler in 2004; and a brother-in-law, Earl Rogers.
Burial will be Monday (Feb. 25, 2019) in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery, in Allegany, along with his son, David S. Fowler. Full military honors will be accorded by the Allegany American Legion Charles Harbel Post 892 ritual team.
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©Published in The Olean Times Herald from Feb. 22 to Feb. 23, 2019
Used with permission
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