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Robert Dowler Obituary

ROBERT L. DOWLER Robert L. Dowler, 86, of Hoagland, Indiana passed away Saturday morning, June 21, 2025. Bob was united in marriage to Lois E. Bell on September 7, 1958, in Van Wert, Ohio and she preceded him in death on May 31, 2023. He is survived by his son, Mike Dowler of Hoagland, Indiana; daughter, Sandi (Luke) Selking of Hoagland, Indiana; son, Paul (Karen) Dowler of Crawfordsville, Indiana; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Maurice Dowler; a brother in infancy, Paul Henry Dowler and a sister in infancy, Lois Ann Dowler. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Soest with Pastor Josef Henning officiating. Burial will follow at Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Soest. Family and friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Soest, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Arrangements by Zwick and Jahn Funeral Homes of Decatur, Indiana

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Published by Van Wert Times Bulletin from Jun. 23 to Jun. 25, 2025.

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Jim Bugert

June 23, 2025

Bob was one of my 17 bosses at Navistar and I think I learned more good management practices from him than any other. The Knowledge Center is where this ocurred and I can attest that he moved the company in the right direction there. His reputation was what drew me to apply for that position. Everybody knew Bob was an person as well as an engineering manager. Condolences to his family and friends. We were lucky to know him.

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Jun

25

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Soest

9909 Wayne Trace, Fort Wayne, IN 46816

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26

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Soest

9909 Wayne Trace, Fort Wayne, IN 46816

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26

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Soest

9909 Wayne Trace, Fort Wayne, IN 46816

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