Susan and Family. I am sorry for this loss you are going through. Joe still had so much living to still do. May you and your family and Joe's siblings find peace in the memories he left you with. I am so sorry, because of previous commitments I could not stop by at the funeral or visitation and express my sympathy in person.

Dear Adeline,Susan & extended family, I only knew Joe as a boy & wish I had known him as a man! What wonderful praises he has got on here!! And I am very sure he deserves all of them! I am so so very sorry at his passing & I & my family will pray for you all left here on this earth!

Joe and I manned the parking lot together at THS for the last four years.  I remember his sense of humor, his kindness, his friendship, and how much he was loved and respected by our students.  My sympathy and condolences to Susan and their children.  There will never be another Joe.

I will greatly miss my friend, Joe.  We manned the parking lot together for four years at THS.  i remember his wit, his kindness, his friendship, and the way our students loved him.  Condolences to Susan and their children.

I am sorry for your loss. I remember Mr. Fowler from Trinity. My parents were friends of his, Dave and Bonnie Meisner. I taught Jessica and Nick at St. Edward, they left a lasting impression and will forever be in my heart. Mr. Fowler taught my son, Colin Sharp, his Freshman year. 
Your family are in my prayers.

Coach Fowler taught me in the mid 70's. Made class interesting. Always friendly saying hello to me throughout the later at Trinity functions. I know he will be missed by many. Rest In Peace Coach.

Jennifer, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.  Love, Tom and Deb Hile

Joe was my next door neighbor and buddy throughout those childhood growth years that none of us forget. I still remember meeting Joe for the first time in early summer 1957 when my parents first looked at the house next door. Joe retreated behind his father every time I tried to talk to him, a bashfulness that I don't recall ever seeing again. Like his siblings Joe was straight up in conversation, what was on his mind wasalways in the forground when he spoke. These last three decades, it was infrequent and mostly accidental that we would run into one another, something I'll always regret. But There are great memories from our earlier years that will never be erased. Smokin' Joe on the mound with his baseball successes, and one particular fan moment - Joe running out the door and around the front yard celebrating the Pirate's World Series win in 1960. I never got a straight answer from Joe as to what made him a Pittsburgh fan, but every year it was the same fan competition, Joe's dad, a Dodger's man; me rooting for the Giants and Joe following the Pirates. Sports was the glue of our friendship as kids, and Joe had many personal successes in that realm, in Little League, high school, at Bellarmine and as a coach at Trinity. I missed far too many opportunities these last years to see Joe, but I had a good long conversation with him Christmas Day last year. My condolences to his wife, Susan his children and to all the Fowler family.

I will never forget Mr. Fowler, he was the moderator of my advising class.  He was a great teacher, role model and friend.  Rest in Peace, you will be missed.

Jake Bauman 
Class of 2012

We send our love to Nick and his family and pray to God to give you all strength to get through this and to find peace and joy in all of the sweet memories and fun times shared with your dad. We all will leave this earth one day so live it well as Joe did.

I am very sorry to learn of Joes passing. He was my freshman algebra teacher and friend for my 4 years at Trinity and after. I have not seen him in years but have never forgotten him as he was an outstanding individual. I  wish I could be there to let you know in person just howmuch I appreciated your husband and father. Take care and always keep the memories close.

Thank you for your years of service to all the countless Trinity young men you mentored, advised and coached.  Eternal rest grant unto you and let perpetual light shine upon you, Amen

Susan & Family,
My son, Chris Wagner and I were so sad to hear of Joe's death. My husband David was a high school friend of Joe's and when Chris went to Trinity he had the good fortune to have Joe as his math teacher. I know about the ache you must feel and the hole in your heart since I lost David a few months ago. I am sure David and Joe are reunited now sharing Trinity stories. Chris and I will be at a family reunion this weekend so we cannot attend any services. Please know your are in my prayers and we both remember Joe fondly.
Kitty and Chris Wagner

Few individuals passing through this life will leave behind as many friends who loved Joe as we all do.  Joe will be sorely missed and remembered with so much love by all his friends.  Rest in peace, Joe.

Joe will be missed forever but now he can have all the cake and cookies he wants! Susan you and the family are in our prayers.


Earl & Jacque

What a great sole he was ,to all of our Trinity Family, We, the Freiberts attended many of games home an Away ,made many memories,Laughed till you all most cried. The greatest goal is to be with our Jesus,an we  all will be their someday,He is just their before US, Are You ready!! An save me a spot Joe!! Steve Freibert

Coach Fowler was my algebra teacher my Freshman and Sophomore years at Trinity.  He had a way about him that I will never forget, he was very demanding academically, but somehow made class fun. I know I did my share of push-ups in class as did many of my classmates.  He used to tease me by calling me my full name "Coleman Edward McDevitt III".  I had run into Coach many times over the years and he always greeted me the same as he did in the classroom. I will miss him greatly.

The Trinity community has lost another one of it's Great Leaders! Rest in peace Coach. Thanks for many Great memories!

Susan and Family,
Joe was a wonderful person who touched many lives. Draw strength from the knowledge that he was loved and will be missed dearly by many.  His legacy lives on in you three beautiful children. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Southard Family

Now Joe can enjoy the Ultimate Summit meeting pain free.

Rest In Peace, Coach Fowler.   Condolences to the family from Trinity alums, Trevor and Todd O'Neil,  and all our family.

What a great teacher and role model for Trinity students.  He will greatly missed.

Susan, I'm so, so sorry.  Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

I have many fond memories of playing baseball for Coach Fowler at Trinity. I loved his attitude and getting to catch up with him when we bumped into each other after I graduated my years ago. My prayers go out to your family.

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Susan, prayers go to you and your family. I am so sorry.

Rest in peace Joe find that song and sing it loud my friend

Joe was a very dear friend and I will miss him very much. Tommy and I have spent countless hours with him and Susan playing games, singing karaoke, and traveling. His death will leave a definite void in our lives, but we have many fond memories to cling to. Our prayers to Susan, the kids, and Joe's family.

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Joseph Paul Fowler

14 April, 1953 – 15 August, 2017

Arch L. Heady and Son Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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