John D. Fowler Sr.

John D. Fowler Sr, of Copeland Oaks, Sebring Ohio, passed away Saturday, August 3rd, at Aultman Alliance Hospital surrounded by his family.

John, formerly from Berlin Center, Ohio was born December 17, 1937 in Richmond, Virginia and 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 is 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 is 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 ten 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 sixteen great grandchildren.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, August 17th, at Berlin Center United Methodist Church, 15611 W. Akron- Canfield Road, Berlin Center, Ohio 44401, from 1:00-3:00 PM. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM, followed by military honors, at the church. The service will also be live-streamed for those unable to attend at www.facebook.com/berlincenterchurch.

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.