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Kenneth ''Gene''
Dowler
Kenneth ''Gene'' Dowler, 85, of Greenville, Ohio passed away on
Thursday, December 13, 2018 at the State of the Heart Care Center in
Greenville.
He was born on December 5, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Kenneth and
Laura (Ward) Dowler. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in
death by his son, Patrick Dowler, and his siblings, Gary Dowler and
Charlotte Doughty.
Gene was a lifetime farmer. He grew up on his family’s dairy farm and
enjoyed spending time outdoors. Later in life, Gene and his wife owned
Still Meadow Farms in New Madison. He loved watching the meadows and
wildlife on their farm. Gene’s friends loved his kindness and
gentleness that he had with his dogs and farm animals. Along with
farming, Gene spent 30 years working for General Motors in Dayton,
until he retired in 1996.
He loved 4-H and enjoyed helping his children and grandchildren with
their projects. Each year, Gene looked forward to spending every day at
the Great Darke County Fair. Gene was a proud member of the Dayton
Buckeye Model A Club, Greenville Masonic Lodge #143, ancient accepted
Scottish Rite, Valley of Dayton, where he was a 32nd degree Mason.
Gene is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joan (Hunt) Dowler of
Greenville; his children, Julie (Gary Smith) Roe of Greenville, Kevin
Dowler of New Paris, and Lisa (Andrew) Johnson of New Madison; his
grandchildren, Michael Dowler, Taylor Roe, Katelyn Johnson, Jenna
Dowler, Brady (Amanda) Dowler, Sierra Dowler, Kendrick Wahsum, Amy
Nisonger, Shannon Miller, Brittany Blackburn, Myriah Carroll, and
Dakota Collins; his great-grandson, Eli Goodwin; his sister, Lois Hill
of Coldwater MI; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Gene’s life will take place on Tuesday, December 18,
2018 at 10:30 with Rev. Terry Haworth officiating at Tribute Funeral
Homes, Greenville Campus. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in
Fort Jefferson.
Gene’s family and friends may visit from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday,
December 17, 2018 and from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM on Tuesday at the
funeral home. A Masonic Memorial Service will take place at 6:45 PM on
Monday.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be
made to State of Heart Care, 1350 N. Broadway St., Greenville, Ohio
45331.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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