Kent D. Lowman

Kent D. Lowman 90, Rochester, Indiana, passed away March 16, 2025, at his residence on Lake Manitou.

Kent was born in Warsaw, Indiana, the son of Ivan and Yvonne (Warren) Lowman. Kent often commented that his mother was the most beautiful women he had ever known. He attended school in Mentone, Indiana, before moving to Chicago, Illinois, where he graduated from Steinmetz High School. He attended Rockford College in Rockford, Illinois, while also serving in the Illinois National Guard for three years.

It was during these early years that he met his wife, Fran Guyton. They had three children: Susan (Bounds) Roggenbuck, Pensacola, Florida; Kimberly Volmer, South Beloit, Wisconsin; and Steve Lowman, Sheridan, Wyoming. Together they built two homes, and were very active in the Unitarian Universalist Church. They also raised Chesapeake Retrievers and were active in the Kennel Clubs. They later divorced.

For a few years Kent worked as a TV Director for WTVO television station. Later he used his love of chemistry and became a problem solver as a Chemical Engineer for Sundstrand Corporation in Rockford, Illinois. Years later he moved to St. Louis, Missouri, and afterwards to Pensacola, Florida. Kent received several pilot licenses including Private, Dual Propeller and a Commercial License. He taught ground school for many years and would often interject life’s experiences with the principles of teaching he learned as a flight instructor.

Kent loved to fish in both fresh and salt water. He looked forward to camping and yearly waterfowl hunting trips. He enjoyed dancing and attending the theater. He liked watching westerns. His laugh was boisterous and loud during slapstick comedy.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (Byrnes) Lowman in 2020, and his siblings, Lavonne Finney, Mississippi; William Lowman, Illinois; and recently, Sandra Jo Julien of Indiana.

No services are scheduled at this time. Inurnment will be in the Gulf Breeze U.M.C. Memorial Gardens and Columbarium in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com

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