Kent E. Fowler, 64, died Thursday, June 20, 2024 at his home in Elkhart.
He was born Feb. 16, 1960 to Schyler Lynn and Jo Ann (White) Fowler.
He married Kathryn Richardson Nov. 27, 2004. She survives.
He graduated from Elkhart High School in 1978. He ran on the track and cross-country teams, played drums for the school band, and participated in church youth group.
He and his family opened K&D Gas Station in 1984, later going into business with his extended family as they purchased Elkhart True Value together in 1986.
He enjoyed raising Charolaise cattle, going on hunting trips every fall with his friends, visiting his home away from home in Eagle’s Nest, N.M., and he worked diligently alongside his family to build Elkhart True Value into a store that could meet the needs of his community.
He attended the Elkhart Church of the Nazarene for his entire life and served the Lord in many capacities.
Being a firefighter was a duty he didn’t take lightly. He served for 22 years and oversaw the city fireworks show for several years. He also served as a first responder with the ambulance.
He also dedicated many Friday nights to work the chain gang for the Elkhart High School football team.
He always looked forward to supporting the youth exhibitors through purchasing animals at the Morton County Fair Livestock Auction for more than 35 years.
Survivors also include his mother; children: Nick Fowler and wife, Kory, Imperial, Neb., Sheena Trahern and husband, Gavin, Tontitown, Ark., Katy Andrews and husband, Kody, Las Vegas, and Emily Arthur and husband, Andy, Midland, Texas; daughter-in-law, Tracy Fowler, Turpin, Okla.; brother, Eddie Fowler and wife, Ruth; sisters, Rhonda Haar and husband, Bill, Elkhart, and Tonnah Perkins and husband, Tim, Elkhart; grandchildren: Braxton, Riley and Reagan Fowler, Hayden, Grady and Landry Fowler, Embree, Lainey, Bryson and Huxton Trahern, and Kole and Kendall Andrews; grand-dogs, Moose, Edith and Frannie; and many other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father; and son, Dusty.
• Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the Church of the Nazarene in Elkhart, with Reverend Jimmye Cole presiding.
Burial will follow at the Elkhart Cemetery in Elkhart.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2024 at Garnand Funeral Home in Elkhart.
Memorials are suggested to the Nazarene Church Wednesday Night Program in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, KS 67950.
Condolences may be left at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.
