Richard J. Lowrey

LOWREY, Richard J., 91, of Dayton, passed away Monday, Nov. 30, 2020. He was born to Raymond & Margaret Lowrey on Dec. 14, 1928 in Dayton, OH. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Lois H. Lowrey; son, Richard Andrew; brother, Raymond F. Lowrey. Survived by his son, Norman Ray Lowrey (Patricia); daughters, Linda Sue Lostutter (Rollie) & Susan Herby (Frank); brother, Pete Lowrey; sisters, Marion Slaughter (Gene) & Margaret Ward (James); sisters-in-law, Faith Backs & Florence Lowrey; 7 grandchildren, Tammy, Lisa (Jon), Lori (Miguel), Trista (Brad), Richard (Melissa), Sarah (David) & Ryan (Elise); 13 great grandchildren & 1 great great grandson. Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at Vandalia United Methodist Church, 200 S. Dixie Dr., Vandalia, OH 45377. Pastor Jerry Siler, officiating. Interment Willow View Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday at 12 noon, prior to the service, at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420. Arrangements entrusted to the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, Vandalia. To send a special message to the family, please visit www.mortonwhetstonefh.com