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Lowell Colwell Obituary
He was born June 13, 1936, in Vicco, Kentucky, the son of Samuel and Parit (Caldwell) Colwell.
He married Francine Martin on Sept. 29, 1956, and she preceded him in death Nov. 5, 2006.
He is survived by his daughters: Belinda (Eric) Stoner of Cincinnati; Teresa Colwell Rowen of St. Marys; Regina Colwell of St. Marys. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Samantha (Dylan) Richey; Naomi Stoner; Kristi (Austin) Thornsberry; Adeline Klabunde; Bruno Klabunde; Bryce Klabunde; Alaina Klabunde. He is survived by two great-grandchildren: Bryer Lowell Parrish and Ramsey Parrish.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
Lowell was a graduate of Vicco High School. He was a veteran of both the US Marine Corps, and the US Air Force. He retired from the US Air Force and the worked at Teleflex in Van Wert until his second retirement. He attended Samaria Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed golfing, traveling and watching his grandchildren play sports. He was a huge fan of the University of Kentucky basketball team, but not the coaching staff. He will be remembered for his many colorful Facebook posts and his advice for the coaches.
Funeral rites will be held 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, St. Marys.
Friends may call from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the funeral home, where memorial gifts may be given to a charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be sent to Lowell's family via MillerFuneralHomes.net.
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Rick, Joan, & Grace Kistler
April 7, 2023
My husband worked with your Dad at Teleflex. Reconnected with your Mom & Dad when we got married & moved to St. Mary´s Had so many wonderful conversations at the American Legion. They were so proud of all of you. They will be missed. They were both such good people. So glad to have known them. Thoughts & Prayers to all.
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