Fowler, George - 1828-1917

FOWLER, CLARK

Posted By: Linda Vander Linden - Volunteer (email)
Date: 10/13/2010 at 15:39:27

George Fowler, one of Hawarden's best loved old men, died at his home in this city about 11 o'clock Saturday morning, following an illness of several days duration. His death was not unexpected as he had been sinking gradually for several days and his children had all been notified that the end was not far away. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Jas. J. Davies, and interment was made in Grace Hill cemetery. Officers and members of the G.A.R., of which organization he was an honored member, had charge of the services at the grave and rendered their impressive ritualistic ceremony.

The subject of this sketch was born near Buffalo, N.Y., Aug. 4, 1828, and at the time of his death had attained the age of 88 years, 5 months and 16 days. Two sons by his first wife survive him, Richard Fowler of Oshkosh, Wis., and William Fowler of Seattle, Wash. On September 1, 1860 he was united in marriage with Jane Clark, who with three sons and two daughters survive him. Their children are: Hiram Fowler of Antigo, Wis.; Frank Fowler of Faith, S.D.; Walter Fowler of Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. S. S. Fowles of Cherokee, Iowa, and Mrs. S. R. McAninch of Hawarden. Mr. Fowler enlisted in the Union army in January, 1865, and was mustered out of the service Sept. 27th of that year. He was a member of Co. C., 46th Wisconsin Infantry.

Mr. Fowler came to Sioux County with his family more than thirty years ago. He started farming near the present town of McNally, but after remaining there a few years, decided to go west. He went to Seattle where he spent several years operating the saws in a shingle mill. Later he returned to Hawarden and took up farming again, northeast of this city, but retired a few years ago and has since made his home in town with his estimable wife. He was ever a most engaging companion, always radiating good cheer, and had a nod and a pleasantry for everyone whom he chanced to meet. He took a keen interest in local and national public affairs and voted for every republican presidential candidate from Fremont to Hughes. He was a general favorite with all who had the honor of his acquaintance and his death is sincerely mourned by many outside the family circle. His son, Hiram Fowler of Antigo, Wis., and daughter, Mrs. S. S. Fowles of Cherokee, were here for the funeral.

Hawarden Independent, January 25, 1917