Lowell R. Bahler, 80, of Wolcott, passed away peacefully at 8:25 AM, Friday, November 24, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 6, 1937 in Wolcott to the late Jacob and Emma (Steffen) Bahler. Lowell attended Gilboa High School.

He served in the US Army as radio operator until his honorable discharge in 1960. His marriage was to Karla N. Hoon on June 10, 1962 in Wolcott, Karla survives.

Lowell was a lifelong resident of Wolcott, he was a grain farmer and also raised livestock over the years. He was a member of the Wolcott Apostolic Christian Church.

Surviving along with his wife are children, Jeff (wife: Heidi) Bahler of Wolcott, Patsy (husband: Anthony) Blades of Unionville, MO, Melinda (husband: Lee) Rufener of Athens, WI, Sandy (husband: James) Hartter of Sabetha, KS, Mike (wife: Jody) Bahler of Wolcott, Marcy (husband: Mark) Graf of Creston, OH, Sherice (husband: Mike) Reinhard of Wolcott, and Don (wife: Jill) Bahler of Remington. Also surviving are siblings, Arlene Habegger of Bluffton, IN, Elmer (wife: Marilyn) Bahler of Wolcott, Lora Kupferschmid of Paxton, IL, and Janice (husband: Bob) Pfisterof Leo, IN; 49 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death along with his parents is a brother, Alfred Bahler, and 1 great-grandchild.

Friends may call from 4-8 PM (EST) Monday, November 27, 2017 at the Remington Apostolic Christian Fellowship Hall. Funeral Service 10:30 AM (EST) Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the Wolcott Apostolic Christian Church. Ministers of the church to officiate. Interment to follow in Remington Apostolic Christian Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lowell’s name to the Wolcott Apostolic Christian Church.

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