Ronald Fowler

Ronald D. Fowler Westphalia Age 62. Ron a loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away after a courageous battle against interstitial pulmonary fibrous on Wednesday, July 26, 2006. Ron was born February 21, 1944 the son of Donald and Ruth Fowler. He attended St. Louis High School, was a graduate of Ferris State University and a Vietnam veteran. Ron spent the majority of his working life as a manager and a Senior Buyer for General Motors. He enjoyed bowling, woodworking, golfing, camping, boating and traveling. He was member of St. Joseph Society, Knights of Columbus # 2890, and a lifetime member of the Fowler, Pewamo, Westphalia V.F.W. Post #3733. He was preceded in death by his parents. Ron is survived by his wife of 41 years, Margaret and their children, Bryan (Patti) Fowler of Mt. Pleasant and Christine Fowler of Westphalia; brothers: Dan (Paula) Fowler of Kentwood, Gael Fowler of St. Louis, Darryl (Pam) Fowler of St. Louis; Grandchildren, Rachel and Brittany Fowler with special adopted family, Constance, Katherine, and Chad Klein were also a great source of joy to him. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Cecilio Reyna at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 30 2006 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Westphalia. Rite of Committal will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Military Graveside Honors will be provided by the V.F.W. Post #3733. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m., Thursday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Friday at the St. Mary's Funeral Chapel, 210 N. Westphalia St., Westphalia. The rosaries will be prayed at 8 p.m., Thursday and 3 p.m. Friday. The Scriptural Wake Service will be prayed at 8 p.m.. Friday. For those wishing, memorial contributions may be to U of M Transplant Center-Adult Lung Transplant Center, Fr. Al Miller Trust Fund, St. Mary Educational Scholarship Fund or the Gift of Life in memory of Ron. Arrangements are being handled by Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland.