Lester Hawes Fowler - Obituary

ester Hawes Fowler, 94, of Lothian, Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025. Lester proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps from 1951 - 1954 and as a Korean Combat Veteran from March 1953 - July 1953, a role that shaped his lifelong values of honor, courage, and commitment. He carried those qualities into every part of his life, whether with family, friends, or community. Above all, Lester was a devoted family man. He shared 71 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Doris Jean Fowler, a partnership built on love, strength, and faith. Together they raised five children: Lester Charles Fowler II, Charlene Mathesius, Barbara Jackson, Eileen Tenney, and Jennifer Rutrough. Lester was blessed with nine grandchildren — Lenny Mathesius, Alyssa Crawford, Ashley Baker, James Mathesius, Rachel Jackson, Rebecca Jackson, Michael Tenney, Lauren Tucker, and Brian Rutrough — each of whom brought joy and pride into his life. He also cherished his great-grandchildren, Greyson Tucker and Brody Baker, who will carry forward his memory with love. Lester will be remembered for his quiet wisdom, gentle humor, and unwavering love for his family. He touched the lives of many and leaves behind a legacy of devotion, honor, and kindness that will live on through those who loved him. A celebration of Lester’s life will be held with family at a future time, and he will be laid to rest with military honors at Crownsville Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, 1775 Semper Fidelis Way, Triangle, VA 22172.