Joseph R. Stowell

A great human being and a great soul.

Coach Stowell brought his all star junior high basketball team to Kelly Ave Grade School in 1969 to play the heavy weight team I coached. He stayed for at least an hour and a half after the game to work with my team on basketball skills. He was truly a caring man. Very much appreciated.

Coach´s influence was both national and international. He touched many lives with both his work ethic and inspirational rhetoric. I was privileged to share an office with him in my first year at Bradley, gaining insight to everything on the Hilltop. He was truly an Icon, ambassador and Bradley treasure. RIP my friend

Still remember playing pickup games in Hewitt hall with your dad and you and your brother! He made me into a baller. Great person who cared about his players.

Coach Stowell was one of the finest men I have ever had the honor to know and have as a coach, mentor and friend for over 60 years.
A motivator and the fiercest competitor that I ever been around. He had a tremendous influence on hundreds of student/athletes (my self included) over the many years not only around the Peoria area but also around the world with his many ventures out of the country to teach basketball to young athletes in countless countries. So many good memories. Condolences to the Stowell family. RIP Coach!!!