Richard Langford Fowler

Richard L. Fowler, 68, of Kent, died Monday, April 26, 2010 at Aurora Manor. He was born February 4, 1942 in Akron, to Herbert L. and Phyllis R. (Moyer) Fowler. He was a veteran of the Navy. He was a graduate of Mogadore High School, and attended The University of Akron. Richard was co-owner of Emtech, retiring in 2002. He served on the Robinson Memorial Hospital Foundation Board and the Coleman Foundation Board. He was an active member at Lake Brady United Methodist Church. He is survived by sons, Steven Fowler of Chesterland and Jeffrey Fowler of Kent; brother, David (Kathy) Fowler of Mogadore. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Ellen Rakos. Calling hours will be held 4-7 PM Friday, April 30th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent, where funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, May 1st , with Pastor Jim Jensen Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to: The Coleman Foundation, 5982 Rhodes Road, Kent, Ohio 44240; RMH-Foundation Oncology Fund, P.O. Box 1204, Ravenna, Ohio 44266; Kent Social Services, 143 Gougler Avenue, Kent, OH 44240