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Larry Albanese
May 5, 2025
I taught for 5 years at Wehrle HS with Bob and loved his down-to-earth sense of humor. He was a great guy who knew how to reach young people and help them succeed in Industrial Arts and Track. I am proud to have known this wonderful person. Larry Albanese
Mike StClair
October 3, 2019
To Dave and Family,
I know this day can bring pain and suffering remembering your Father and his legacy. On this day I must say I know how much your Dad meant to you, so today I hope you can remember the love and joy associated with your Dad. Although I only met him a few times, I know how you looked up to him and the influence he had on your life. Stay well my friend. You Dad was and will forever be proud of you.
mike st.clair
May 17, 2014
God Bless this wonderful family.
mary zeier
October 23, 2013
To Susan and all the Fowle Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of time spent at your busy and loving home. My four years on the Hartley Track Team were because of your encouragement. God Bless!
Mary Miller Zeier
Tom Hart
October 12, 2013
God Bless. A good man.
Hulanda Stacy
October 12, 2013
Sending love and prayers to the family of Coach Fowle. He was a wonderful man and proud to have known him!!
Wehrle Class of '79
Jerry Bennett
October 11, 2013
I was a member of Coach Fowle St. Aloysius 1954 State Champion Basketball Team. During four years (1952-1956) at St. Al's I was coached by Coach Fowle in basketball, football, track, wrestling,and weight-lifting. He was a true mentor and inspiration. I have always had the highest respect for his dedication to his profession. He was gave of himself for the betterment of others.
God bless you Bob.
October 11, 2013
I thank the Lord to have had the opportunity to have been one of his students (science, mechanical drafting, and track). He made learning wonderful and fun for the only two girls in his classes. God's speed Mr. Fowle.
Jeannette M. Jarrett (Class of '73).
Tom Hanf
October 11, 2013
Mr. Fowle touched many lives. He lived his passion both as a coach and teacher in and out of the classroom. I am honored to have spent the brief time with him as a student. Condolences to his family and all who admired and loved him.
Wehrle Class of 1974
October 10, 2013
I had Mr. Fowle for psychology my senior year at Wehrle. What I thought was going to be a difficult subject to understand, turned out to be the most interesting class and my favorite. Whenever his name is mentioned, whether it's friends retelling a story from high school years or a lesson they were fortunate enough to have learned early on, it's always with fondness and respect. His life touched so many and we're all the better for having been a part of his.
Ann Hall Zag
Wehrle Class of 1982
October 10, 2013
I didn't have coach Bob as a teacher yet remember him fondly. Peace be with your family.
deb sigelmier
class of 70
October 10, 2013
As you celebrate the life of your father, grandfather and great grandfather, may the many wonderful memories he created make you smile. My three brothers & I had the honor of running cross country and track for Coach Fowle at Wehrle. He taught us lifelong lessons about working hard and setting goals. Our practice runs used to include "go to Scioto Downs and back," so when they moved the State cross country championships there, I was pleased to see Coach Fowle in attendance in his green Wehrle State Champions windbreaker! Then at a meet at New Albany where my son was running, I will never forget watching this older guy stumble and fall down, only to find Coach Fowle in the same Wehrle windbreaker suffering heat exhaustion!! I still have my Wehrle Track Champions windbreaker and I will only wear it now in the fond memory of Coach Fowle. May God bless his soul and your family.
Pete Thomas
Wehrle Class of 1975
October 10, 2013
Sympathy to the family I remember Mr. Fowle as a teacher and coach at Summit Station High school in the late 40s. .
Felicia White-Francis
October 10, 2013
Coach Fowle, Changed my life and paved the way for me in the world of track and field for many many years after High School.. I ran for twenty plus years and would not have had the career I've had if it wasn't for this man. Greatest Coach ever for me. I still eat lots and lots of bananas!!! You were right, great for runners!! I am deeply sadden with the loss..... Thank you for introducing me to the 100 meter hurdles. Wehrle 1985
Sherri mcfarland
October 10, 2013
Dave,
I also didn't know your Dad except through stories you told and watching your face everytime you talked about him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Lewis Nowlin
October 10, 2013
Coach Fowle, I will sorely miss you as I think back on all the fond memories we shared. I still have the red running shoes that you gave me 30 years ago hanging around the Regional State Track and Field trophy you presented to me. You have touched so many hearts
over the years, that I do not think you realized. You were more than just my track coach, you were my father.... State Champ 1985
October 9, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family of Mr.Fowle. Wehrle high school may be closed our spirit and that of Coach Fowle's will live on.
Benita Wright Smith
Wehrle class of 1985
Jeff Hammonds
October 9, 2013
Coach Fowle was a real role model fro many of the young men he coached and it was a real pleasure to have been coached by him. He will surely be missed.
Jeff Hammonds
Theresa Suedkamp
October 9, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with yr family, great teacher and awesome man. Theresa Suedkamp class of 87 wehrle high school
Theresa Goeller
October 9, 2013
What a great teacher Mr.Fowle was, a teacher that taught you respect, showed you guidance and a stern man that kept his cool but you always knew he meant what he said. He was a man of humor and always kept you laughing.
May Mr. Fowle continue to live his happy life in eternity ! May God Bless all his family and keep them by his side !
Theresa Goeller
Class of 77
Mechanical Drawing Student of Mr. Fowle's class.
Ron Harris
October 9, 2013
Mr. Fowle was our coach in New Lexington(St. Rose & St. Aloysius) from 1951 to 1959 (less the 56-57 year when he was in Hebron). He coached football, basketball, baseball, track, wrestling & weightlifting. He had everything in his car but a dead body, e. g., discus, shot put, soy beans, broken hurdles, baseballs, footballs, etc. He was a fine teacher and coach and left us all with many wonderful and often recounted memories. May the Lord bless all of you at this trying time. Sincerely, Ron Harris, St. Aloysius, Class of '59.
Chris Warkins
October 9, 2013
Coach was such a great man. He got the best out of each of us. Coach Fowle has left a lasting impression on my life. I am proud to say he was my coach. He put Wehrle on the map. State track champions 1980.
John "Frog" Martin
October 9, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Fowle family. Coach Fowle was good person and a great coach. He was our cross country and track coach at Wehrle and will be missed by all. Rest in Peace Mr Fowle. Class of '70
Thurman Allen
October 9, 2013
Bob Fowle was the first man to see the possibilities I had as a 14 yr. old, lanky kid who needed a little guidance and direction.
As a result of his belief in me, I went on to have a sucessful career in several areas and become a good person. Aah, the times he drove beside me in his car while running through Hamilton Township yelling out my speed and to pick it up some. :-)
My condolences to his family and others close to him. The world has lost a true giant of a man.
Thurman Allen
Wehrle Class of 1978
Track, Cross Country
Vicky Baldauf
October 9, 2013
How lucky I have been to have such a special uncle all my life. RIP Uncle Bob thanks for the memories Love Vicky
Marisa, Kyra, and Eve Darfus
October 9, 2013
We are close friends of your granddaughter, Veronica! We pray that you are at ease and meet your maker, God!!
May God Bless your family and we pray they feel that you are at peace!
Marisa, Kyra and Eve Darfus
Larry Wolf
October 9, 2013
I was a student, player and friend of Coach Fowle. I fondly remember he kept everything important on an envelope in his coat pocket. The fun we had in his Mech. Drawing class, traveling to basketball scrimmages crammed into his blue station wagon with old shot puts rolling around and perhaps a broken hurdle stashed in the back as well. We affectionately called him "uncle Bob" and while we didn't always appreciate it then, many of us came to love the lessons he taught us. A great one has left us and we are all saddened by his passing and joyful that he was a huge part of our lives. Thanks for the memories and God bless the Fowle family and friends. Wehrle Class of '72
Teresa Satola
October 9, 2013
Deepest sympathy, eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord and may your perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace
Adrian Powell
October 9, 2013
David, Ed and family;
Mr. Fowle was a great influence on my life on many levels. He was far more interested in my developement as a person than merely as an athlete, and gave me sound advice during my formative years.
He was always caring and after my college career, always wanted to know what I was up to and how well I was taking care of my family.
My wife, Sheryle Lynn (Jordan) was his statistician for 4 years at Wehrle as well, and both my children, now 30 and 28 got to meet and know the man who has had as great an influence on my life as anyone.
He will not be forgotten.
Wehrle Class of 1974
Track Class "A" MVP 1974
Ohio Dominican Inaugural Track Team 1975
Sherry Baldwin (Adickes)
October 9, 2013
You will always be in hearts and thoughts as the years go on.
Kelly & John Persichetti
October 9, 2013
May your family find peace in his many memories. He left many of us from Wehrle with many fond memories.
Michelle Griffin-Green
October 9, 2013
I was a student at Wehrle and ran track for a short time there. He also coached by brother in track and helped him get a track scholarship back in 1978. I've never forgotten his wooden paddle with the holes in it!! He used it on my brother almost daily!! Great coach who will be missed!!
Jane Moore - Enright
October 9, 2013
I remember how funny Mr Fowle was. He used to talk about going to the Junkyard Lounge on Williams Rd. He was a great man.
Becky Braun, Fisher
October 9, 2013
RIP Mr.Fowle
Vivian Simmons
October 9, 2013
He was my 10th grade Homeroom teacher in 1967 at Wehrle High School. Best track coach ever!
Clemens Weisenberger
October 9, 2013
My most sincere sympathy to the Fowle family. It was a honor to know him.
Chuck Sahr
October 9, 2013
Great man, who left many great memories with those of us lucky enough to have spent time around him. Always positive and supportive as a coach and a teacher. Rarely lost his cool even under pressure, and I do not believe he ever meet a stranger. Truly someone, who was a positive role model. He will be missed!
October 9, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss. Mr. Fowle was a wonderful man! I first encountered him when I was a freshman at Wehrle High School and then lucky enough to work with him at Wehrle. He was truely one of the most interesting man I have ever had the good fortune to know. He will be greatly missed by all.
Patty Bauman
Wehrle Class of 1971
Wehrle Administrative Assistant 1976 to 1991.
Gary White
October 9, 2013
My thoughts go out to you Ed and your family. I am glad I had the pleasure of knowing him from Wehrle High School. He was a great teacher.
October 8, 2013
Although I never met Robert, through David I had the pleasure of hearing wonderful stories about his life. He obviously was a wonderful man who loved life and especially loved his family. I am sure he will be missed by all who knew him. (Micki Vettraino)
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