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Name: Gail W. Dowell
Spouse: Eva Bogdan Dowell
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DECEASED 2014,
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Birthdate: March 9, 1926   
Date of Death: December 11, 2014  
       

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Gail W. Dowell, 88, of Columbia City, died Thursday evening, December 11, 2014 at Miller's Merry Manor where he had been a resident since June 2013.

He was born March 9, 1926 in Columbia City a son of Millard and Esther (Smith) Dowell. He attended South Whitley School until eighth grade when his family moved to Thorncreek Township. He graduated from Columbia City High School.

On April 11, 1951 he enlisted in the United States Army, serving during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged January 11, 1954.

On December 2, 1953 he was united in marriage to Eva Bogdan in Germany. Following his discharge from the U.S. Army, they returned to Thorncreek Township. Mrs. Dowell died May 17, 1993. In April 1994 Gail moved into Columbia City.

He was employed at Williams for 29 years and Kroger for eight years.

His memberships included First Baptist Church, V.F.W. Post #3846 in Churubusco, Past Commander of the 4th District and American Legion Post #240 in Avilla.

Surviving relatives include Godchildren, Lori Kreider and Mike Juillerat and cousins, Phyllis Miller and Keith Dowell..

The graveside funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2014 at Eberhard Cemetery, 2300 W Keiser Road, Columbia City with the Rev. Curtiss Johnson officiating. Military honors will be presented at the graveside..

The funeral arrangements are by the Smith and Sons Funeral Home..

 
Last Updated: 12-13-2014 Alumni ID: 12082
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