Walter D. Fowler, 72, of Ruffsdale, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. Walter was born Sept. 12, 1948, in Connellsville, a son of the late Wayne and Irene (Pohto) Fowler. He married Vivian (Rimel) Fowler July15, 1972. Walter was a devoted husband, father and brother. He was employed in the manufacturing division at Elliott Company in Jeannette for 49 years. Walter was a graduate of Frazier High School, Class of 1966. He served as a sergeant in the Air Force/ Army during the Vietnam War. Walter will be sadly missed by his loving family; his wife of 49 years, Vivian (Rimel) Fowler; his two sons, Wayne and Geoffrey Fowler, both of Ruffsdale; his siblings, Shirley (Joe) Dutchko, Leona Brown, Laura Heckman, Joseph Jankowski and John (Bonnie) Jankowski; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth "Jake" Jankowski, Oscar, Wayne, Bob, Don, Ray, Vernon and David Fowler; along with his sisters, Margaret, Iona and Eva Fowler. Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale, 724-887-5300, www.fergusonfunerals.com/GPS: N40 degrees 06.136, W79 degrees 35.278. Family and friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Kevin Bundridge officiating. The Scottdale-Everson Honor Guard will bestow full military honors in the funeral home prior to services. Private burial will follow in The VA Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. Love Lasts Forever!

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Published by Tribune Review on Sep. 13, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Walter Fowler

16 Entries

Wayne

September 12, 2025

I saw a phrase a couple days ago that said, "Not gone, just gone ahead...."
Reminded me of a bible verse that reads "In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also" Both my Mom, and Dad, ALWAYS took good care of Geoff, and I over the years. Made sure we understood right from wrong, good from evil, and did their best to raise us properly. We are fortunate to still have Mom here with us, and I believe that Dad has only gone ahead of us to prepare things for us when we arrive. Surely will be nice to see him again someday, and hear his voice again. We think of you often, and miss you Dad.

Wayne

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Wayne

February 14, 2023

I sure do miss our time at the range together, and all of the knowledge that you shared with me. I could have cared less about the range, or shooting, because while I enjoyed that immensely, it was ALWAYS about the time that I was able to spend together with you. I wish I wouldn´t have wasted so much of that time when I was younger, but I am thankful for the time we did get to spend together. Thank you for ALL of the memories! You are surely missed.

Sandi (Sechrist) Foreman

September 13, 2021

Vivian, Family and friends,
My sincere sympathy and prayers to you all for the loss of Walter. I know he is in heaven with our Lord today. I can see him and Tim greeting each other and talking about the good times then had together. May our Lord and 10,000 angels hold you all close during this difficult time. God bless you all.

Ralph P ritenour

September 12, 2021

Soar with the Angels, Walt. You will be missed by every life you touched.

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Bill Errera

September 11, 2021

Walter you will surely be missed by many here at work. I´ll especially miss the conversations we´ve had and the waves as you drove by my machine in your fork truck. You was an awesome guy and always willing to stop what you were doing to answer a question or just simply say hi. You was an awesome coworker and union brother. You will sadly be missed. My deepest condolences to Walters family and friends. Until we meet again my friend.

Patty Hayes/Acklin

September 11, 2021

Deepest Sympathy to Vivian and family. God’s speed.

SHIRLENE Mossburg

September 11, 2021

Uncle Walt can’t believe that you are gone.. you were so kind to me when my Mom passed and I will never forget you taking me to Sea world and watching you make bullets. Or when I see a groundhog thinking how you like to go hunting them. You had a very caring Heart and would help others without think twice. So glad I got to talk to you a few weeks ago and to let you know I loved you! Enjoy Heaven you sure do deserve to rest. Love you and see you in Heaven someday watch out over your sons and Aunt Vivian ♥

Nancy Lynch

September 11, 2021

Deepest sympathy to the family. I was a classmate of Walters.

Wayne Fowler

September 11, 2021

Dad, I can not seem to find the words to tell you all of the things I would like to say. I could not have had a better father, and you taught me way more than you could ever have imagined. I know that you always told me that you wished you would have done better for all of us, but I don´t think that you ever gave yourself enough credit for all that actually did. I have always been so proud to have you as a Father, and I knew that I could always count on you no matter what. I love you dearly, and I miss you so much already.

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