Dallas D. Fowler

Dallas Dwain Fowler was born to Herbert Ephriam Fowler and Ora Frances Piatt on April 21, 1938 in North Platte, Nebraska and went to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Regional Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 86 years, 2 months, and 27 days. He was the eldest of three children. Dallas grew up on a farm and lived in the sandhills area around Loup City and Arcadia. As a school boy, a beloved teacher shared the hope and love of Jesus Christ with Dallas and he came to know Him around the age of 12. He attended high school in Cairo, Nebraska and pursued higher education at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln for four years. Dallas met Deloris Bard at a youth conference and began writing letters back and forth for several months. During this time, they saw God at work in their relationship as they asked one another questions and grew together in their faith. They were married on April 14, 1957. This union was blessed with six children, twenty-two grandchildren, and twenty-nine great grandchildren. Dallas loved and cherished his family. Dallas was self-employed in the sales and service of lawn mowers and sewing machines. In the 70’s, Dallas and Deloris opened Dee’s Sewing Shop in Geneva. For fifteen years, Dallas passionately served as a missionary representative with the Evangelical Alliance Mission. He also spent over 20 years as a volunteer for the Wycliffe Bible Translators in the IT department in Dallas, Texas. He was active in working with church plants and helping small churches get started. As an interim pastor, Dallas enjoyed preaching the Word of God and was actively involved as a charter member of the Geneva Evangelical Free Church. Dallas loved spending time in God’s creation, especially fishing and camping. He also enjoyed football and was a true Husker fan. Dallas was preceded in death by his parents; nephew Randy Fowler; and his two brothers-in-law Bob Wyatt and Mike Merritt. He is survived by his wife Deloris; his children Dwain (Maxine) Fowler of Midlothian, Texas, Crystal (Robert) Taylor of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Laronda (Carter) Miller of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Melissa (Jack) Shoemaker of Duncanville, Texas, Delwin (Techy) Fowler of Tarapoto, Peru, Janelle (Rick) DeBoer of Firth, Nebraska; siblings Don (Pat) Fowler of Columbus, Nebraska and Norma Joy Merritt of Vinton, Iowa; as well as nieces, nephews, and many friends. A Memorial Service for Dallas was held on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church in Geneva, Nebraska. Pastor Jeff Jensen presided over the Memorial Service. Danelle Andres accompanied the congregation in the singing of “How Great Thou Art,” “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” “and “Steadfast Love Of The Lord.” Danelle also accompanied Rick DeBoer in the singing of “It Is Well With My Soul.” A private Committal of Ashes was held in the Geneva Public Cemetery prior to the Memorial Service. Memorials are suggested to the Evangelical Free Church Mission Fund. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com

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Dallas D. Fowler

April 21, 1938 - July 18, 2024