The Life of DAVID H. FOWLER

In Memory of

David H.
Fowler

Obituary for David Fowler

Professor Emeritus David Henry Fowler (92) of Manchester CT, beloved

husband of the late Lois Josephs Fowler, passed away peacefully in his sleep

on Wednesday July 5, 2017. David was born in Barrington, Rhode Island on

September 28, 1924, son of the late Henry and Dorothy Fowler. After

volunteering for service in the Army David served in the European

Expeditionary Force in France as an engineering specialist. After the war

he completed his bachelors degree at Oberlin College and had a career in

journalism that included working on staff at the Hartford Courant. In 1959

David came to Carnegie Mellon University, then Carnegie Institute of

Technology. He received his PH.D in history from Yale University in 1963

and he then spent the rest of his career at Carnegie Mellon. Dr. Fowler was

the acting head of the department for several periods in the 1960s. He taught

courses relating to minorities in American history, the American Presidency,

the development of American Society, business history and advertising,

and the American Constitution. In addition, David was active in numerous

scholarly and social organizations both on and off of the campus. David is

survived by his daughter Denise (Doug) Berczik, step-sons Daniel (Nadine)

and David (Wendy) Josephs, his grandchildren Nicole Bornhorst, Jason

Napolitano, and Amanda Napolitano, four great-grandchildren, his sister

Ann Wahl and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

In addition to his wife, David was predeceased by a brother and two sisters,

his son Henry "Mark" Fowler, his daughter Laurel Lindley and his grandson

Eric Berczik. A private ceremony will be held for David in Pittsburgh Pa.

where he will be laid to rest next to his wife. Contributions may be made to

the charity of the donor's choice. To leave an online condolence please visit