He was born on October 2, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio and was the son of the late Meredith L. and Myrtle Fowler.
Lee was a fan of horse racing and loved to give family and friends their own special nickname out of endearment.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Betty Fowler; children: P. Diane Gladhill and husband Scott, Doug Fowler and wife Ronda, Keith Fowler and wife Barbara; grandchildren: Jody Miller, Kimberly Miller, Jason Fowler, Cassidy Cabreja, Heather Fowler, Derick Fowler; great-grandchildren: Cody Miller, Alissa Miller, Chad Gageby, Alex Gageby, Cayden Fowler, Caleesi Fowler, Sophia Cabreja; great-great- grandchildren: Deklyn Gageby, Jaxon Gageby, and Koda Gageby; brothers: Robert Fowler, and Kenneth Fowler and wife Ruth; and sister, Cathy Fowler.
At the family's request there will be no services at this time.