Ben Fowler, a resident of Kimberling City, Missouri, passed away on July 22, 2026 at the age of 92.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Enid Fowler, and sister, Tina Wallace. He is survived

his wife of 54 years, Evelyn Fowler, daughters Ja Nell Shepard (Stuart) of Livermore, California, Daneen

Heislitz of Roswell, Georgia, Rochella Axner (Mikael) of Tracy, California, and sons Craig Pitts (Michelle)

of Henderson, Nevada, Kevin Pitts (Holly) of Salinas, California, and Michael Fowler of Cumming,

Georgia.

Ben served in U.S. Army, spending several years in Germany. After his discharge and graduation from

University of California at Sacramento, California, he began his career as a recreational therapist at

Agnews State Hospital in San Jose, California. He began teaching special education in Castro Valley,

California, where he spent the rest of his educational career, working primarily with high school age

students. He enjoyed his students so much, taking day trips and camping outings. His students also

enjoyed participating in Special Olympics

After Ben retired from education in 1997, he and Evelyn spent the next seven years on the great

adventure of traveling through the United States in their RV full time. They traveled through all the

states and visited most national parks. So many miles and experiences made for wonderful memories.

Ben enjoyed music his entire life, beginning vocal lessons at an early age. He spent much of his life

singing in church choirs and barbershops. After settling down in Kimberling City, he loved singing with

the church choir. In the later years when he was unable to sing, he still enjoyed music all the time,

listening to favorites.

Ben passed away at home, and his last days were peaceful and comfortable with the loving care and

support of St. Croix Hospice.

Cremation was under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Kimberling City, MO.