Rev. Dr. F. Cole Fowler

Rev. Dr. F. Cole Fowler was born August 24, 1947, in Iowa Falls, Iowa to “Sonny” and Betty (Hardy) Fowler. Cole attended grade school on the South Side of Chicago, and graduated from high school in What Cheer, Iowa in 1964. He attended college at South Methodist University, earning a Bachelor of Psychology degree. He received his Master’s of Divinity from Perkins School of Theology at SMU before going on to the United Theological Seminary, in Dayton, Ohio, to earn his Doctor of Ministry with a focus on preaching. Growing up, Cole enjoyed horseback riding, attending rodeos, and playing football and basketball. Cole married Dianne Olsen on May 25, 1968, at the Baptist Presbyterian Church in Valley, Nebraska, and to this union, two sons were born: Matt and Jason. Cole and Dianne raised the boys in Minnesota, Texas, and various communities around Nebraska. Cole was a Chamber of Commerce Executive in his early professional life. He was called to the ministry in 1976 while the family lived in Hastings, NE. The family moved to Heath, Texas so Cole could get his Bachelors and Masters degrees. He also served as the pastor in Heath, TX during that time. Upon graduation from Perkins, he began his call to ministry serving a number of churches and the Conference in Nebraska. While being a pastor, he also volunteered as a Reserve Deputy and Chaplain. Beyond his stewardship as a Pastor, Cole was active as a Shriner, and a basketball and football referee. Cole was an incredible public speaker and loved leading youth groups. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, listening to jazz and blues music, watching John Wayne movies, shooting pool, cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, and a meal at Taxi’s. He cherished his time riding his motorcycle and loved a good book. He could often be found having morning coffee with various community members. Throughout his life, Cole dedicated himself to God, his family, his friends, and his community. Cole passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Cedar Creek of Prairie Meadows Care in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 78 years, 1 month and 29 days. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dianne, his parents Sonny and Betty Fowler, and a brother. Cole is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law: Matt & Margo of Omaha and Jason & Jennifer of Blair; 6 grandchildren; and sisters: Jan French of Mesquite, Nevada and Sue Fowler of Sandy, Utah. Memorial service 10:30 AM Thursday, Nov. 6 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 11810 Burke St, Omaha, NE 68154. Private interment at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Elkhorn. Visitation Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 5-7 PM at Reichmuth Funeral Home, Elkhorn. Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Rev. Dr. F. Cole Fowler

August 24, 1947 - October 22, 2025