William McDonald Fowler Sr.

On April 10, 2022, William ("Bill") McDonald Fowler Sr. left this world to join the love of his life, Ruth Jane Kelley Fowler, Ed.D., in heavenly rest. Bill passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He is survived by his three (3) children, William McDonald Fowler, Jr., Joan Kelley Fowler Gluys (Gary Gluys) and Molly Elizabeth Fowler Richards. Cherished surviving grandchildren who affectionately called him "Papa" include Ruth Kelley Fiorino-Leissner (Devin Leissner), William Scott Richards, William McDonald Fowler, III, Neal Joseph Fiorino (Jaycee Fiorino), Vanessa Christine Fowler Muse (James Muse), Heather Nichole Fowler (Rudy Gonzalez), Walter Scott Richards, Ansel Scott Richards and Kelley Anne Richards. Bill has three precious great grandchildren, Kaylee Shea Fowler, Xander Liam Muse and Devyn Kelley Leissner. Also surviving are an abundance of well-loved nieces, nephews and cousins near and far. Bill is preceded in death by his beloved wife Ruth of 64 years, his son-in-law Gerald Scott Richards, his parents, Anne Elizabeth Laird Fowler and Harry Watts Fowler, and his brother Harry Laird Fowler.

Bill raised his family and formed lifelong friends in the foundations of his Catholic Faith as a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Saint Rita's Holy Family Guild and the Double Ring Club. Later, Bill and his dear wife Ruth joined Saint Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church Parish.

Bill graduated from Central Catholic High School. He then served his country by joining the United States Army and transferring to the United States Air Force. He also attended San Antonio College. As a career Radiologic Technician for decades, Bill ministered to the seriously ill, broken and elderly. He thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and photography.

Following the marriage of Bill and Ruth in 1952, he dedicated himself to his wife and children. He fostered and cultivated his family's curiosity, wonder and passion for the Natural Sciences. Bill's legacy is evident in the souls, eyes and lives of his family.

A Rite of Committal will be held graveside at Holy Cross Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.