Ferman Dwight Fowler

Mar 28, 2019 | Obituaries, Obituaries 2019 | 20 comments

Ferman Dwight Fowler, 81, of Topeka Kansas, surrounded by family, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019.

Ferman was born July 8, 1937 in Holden, MO to Thomas Isaiah and Lillian Josephine Fowler. He had four brothers, Tom, Tim, Gene, Edwin and one sister, Gladys. Ferman met Sammy Sue Senseney in 4^th grade then married her after her high school graduation, June 7, 1957.

Ferman worked in sales and sales management at Swanson’s, Sears, Macys and Dillard’s. He is remembered as extremely devoted to his work, a caring boss and friend to all of his employees.

He will be remembered as a man of great kindness, integrity and a welcoming heart who made time to serve others. He served in a variety of capacities in the church including the Board of Trustees at Leawood UMC and Countryside UMC. He also volunteered with the VA teaching woodworking skills to veterans. He also volunteered with the Topeka Breakfast Optimist Club, served as Cub Master, church youth group leader, and volunteered to help with disaster relief efforts in many areas of the country. He received great joy singing with and being a member of the church choir for 50 years.

His words or deeds never hurt his family. He loved to spend time with family, supporting them at their sporting or music events, listening to music on the porch with a cocktail, hiking with them in Colorado or bird hunting in the fall. He was always up for his own version of ‘Fixer Upper’ and enjoyed helping his kids work on their homes. He taught us “one learns by doing”. Ferman was blessed to have close friends and was part of a regular movie group and lunch bunch. He would also find himself in a car with friends looking for a fun spot for a picnic.

Ferman is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sue Fowler, his children, Aaron Fowler (Laura), Troy Fowler (Jane) and Susan Calderwood (Mick) and eight grandchildren; Paul (Lezlee), Justin, Scott (Hannah), Tyler, and Madeline Fowler. Sam, Riley and Drew Calderwood.

A celebration of life will be held at Countryside United Methodist Church 3221 SW Burlingame Rd, Topeka, KS 66611 Saturday, April 6th at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to the music ministry at Countryside UMC.

When asked if he whistles because he is happy, he would always reply, “No, I am happy because I whistle”.

We miss you Ferman and we will see you again.

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Nancy Lynch

4 years ago

What a lovely and heartwarming obituary. It brought a smile to my face. He lived a very fulfilling life – one of service to others…which is the best kind of life to live. I wish Troy, Jane and all the Fowlers peace.

Barb Frye

4 years ago

What a beautiful testament to a good man.
Blessings and peace to you all.

Lisa Austin

4 years ago

Troy and Jane,
I’m so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful tribute to a life well-spent. He left a legacy of love and living by example and I know he must have been extraordinarily proud of you and your beautiful family.
Prayers for comfort,
Lisa (Freck)

Karen Dodson

4 years ago

He was an amazing guy. I enjoyed having conversations with him when he worked at Macy’s. He truly role modeled kindness to everyone! My thoughts and prayers go out to the Fowler family!

Kay ksy

4 years ago

Praying for your family sorry for your loss. Sending my condolences.

Pam & Bernie Lister

4 years ago

Thoughts and prayers are with the family in your time of sorrow.

Mark McCune

4 years ago

Troy,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. After reading his obituary. I now know why you are the great man that you are. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Mark and Beth

Marcia Hasg

4 years ago

Ferman always had a smile on his face and enjoyed being with family and friends. A kinder man, there has never been! What a hole he has left in our hearts, but fun memories he also left with us. He will be missed. Sympathy to the family he loved so deeply!

Kathlyn Brooks

4 years ago

We are so sorry. Ferman seemed to have a ready and true smile each time we saw him. Thinking of you all.

Cyndy

4 years ago

I couldn’t have said it better myself. What a great honor it was to know him and get to spend time with him! Lucky children and grands to have him! So right for Sue!
Thinking of all of you!
Love, Cyndy

Cyndy Savage

4 years ago

Faye Schoenfeld

4 years ago

So sorry for your loss.

Shelley Krane

4 years ago

Sending love to the entire Fowler clan. He was an exceptional gentleman who built a fantastic family.

Louise Rich

4 years ago

I’m sorry for loss

Jeff Polack

4 years ago

“His words or deeds never hurt his family.” This wonderful statement is validated by his exceptional, kind family. My condolences to the extended Fowler family on the passing of an inspirational man.

George and Nancy Unrein

4 years ago

So sorry. Thought of you all often.

Dale umscheid

4 years ago

Ferman was a very nice person always would stop and say hello may he rest in peace

Marilyn and Dean Young

4 years ago

I am so sorry to learn of Ferman’s death. You are such a loving family I we are happy to have known you.

SIEBOLT FRIESWYK PHD

4 years ago

You were family for all of us at Menninger. We miss those days and now mourn you but your wife knows well she is still with us, friends forever as you are too. God Bless you on your journey into eternity. There will be a day that we too will join you in the vast eternity of Love.

Ermalea Gifford Pierce

4 years ago

He was always a. Ice guy

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