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Leroy Fowler Obituary
Leroy E. "Peewee" Fowler, 93, of Williston, Ohio, passed away Thursday morning, October 7, 2021, at his residence. He was the son of John and Irene (Jornt) Fowler, born on June 18, 1928, in Fremont, Ohio. He graduated from Genoa High School and entered the U.S. Army during WWII. Leroy served with the occupation forces under General McArthur, stationed in Japan. He worked for GTE, retiring as a manager in 1986 after 30 years of service. Leroy married Jean (Keener) at St. John Lutheran Church on November 27, 1991. He attended St. John Lutheran Church in Williston for many years.
Leroy was very active and enjoyed life, helping at Carones and Metzer's, volunteering for numerous activities with the Genoa American Legion Post #324 and the Genoa Area Kiwanis Club, where he was a member for many years. He also enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards with his friends, attending Genoa Sporting events, playing golf, watching and attending the Cleveland Indians games, and was a big OSU fan. Leroy was an accomplished bowler all his life and was inducted into the Bowling Hall of Fame in 2002. He will be remembered for his ability to strike up a conversation with anyone and his great sense of humor!
Leroy is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jean; step-son, Bryan (Amanda) Campbell; son, Larry (Karol) Fowler; daughter, Karen (Marlon) Hoeft; grandsons, Matt (Colleen) Hoeft, Jason (Lindsay) Fowler, Jeff (Sonya) Fowler; granddaughters, Jennifer (Rob) Millsaps, Sarah Fowler, Jamie (Christopher Reynolds) Fowler; 9 great-grandchildren and brother, Doug (Barb) Fowler. He was preceded in death by his parents.
At his request there will be no local services. A private family service will be conducted later in Tennessee. Memorial contributions, in Leroy's name, may be directed to St. John Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 235, Williston, Ohio 43468 or the Kiwanis Scholarship Fund of the Genoa Area Local Schools Scholarship Foundation, c/o of the Genoa Bank, 801 Main Street, Genoa, Ohio 43430. The Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory of Genoa is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family at
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Gene Bihn
October 16, 2021
I met Pee Wee when I was looking for a job. I got out of the service and was used to being outside. He offered me a job in the switch room. I turned it down and he said we may have an opening on the line crew in a few weeks. I left the office thinking,"I just turned down a job,I don´t think he will offer me another ". He did and 30 years later I retired. Thanks for giving a young veteran a chance, and thanks for all the memories.
Ed McElyea
October 10, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Pee Wee will be sincerely missed at Wednesday night poker game.
JOHN GRAY
October 10, 2021
SUCH A WONDERFUL MAN, ALWAYS LIKED HIM, SORRY I CAN'T ATTEND THE FUNERAL SINCE WE MOVED TO ARIZONA
Jean holcombe
October 9, 2021
So sorry to here about Leroy. He will be so missed. Prayers for you and your family.
Sandy Rodawalt
October 9, 2021
The golf course won't be the same.....had a lot of card games and kidding Pee wee about his age and being in the Civil war...we will miss his smile and kind words
Lowell and Diane Hartman
October 8, 2021
Our sympathies to Leroy´s family. We sat behind him in church for many years and he always said something to make us smile. He always hit us up at Genoa Comets football games to buy a program. He will be missed by many!!!
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