Burial will follow at Christ The King Lutheran Cemetery in Ford County. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Louise, his son and daughter Kelly and Shelly Dowling, Dodge City, his four grandchildren, Tanner Dowling and wife, Cassi, their children Sache and Cinch of Fair Grove, Missouri Garrett Dowling and wife, Chanda, their children Oakley and Tripp of Bois D’Arc, Missouri Payden Dowling and partner Patrick, Chicago, Illinois and Laton Dowling and wife Sophia, and their children Frankie Lou and Mia of Dodge City.įuneral service will be held at Christ The King Lutheran Church on Thursday, Jat 10:00 AM with Pastor Corky Spitler presiding. He was later honored the 4-H Salute Award for over 30 years of contributions to his local club. Dowling served on the Ford County Fair Board and the state of Kansas 4-H board. He spent his later years, spending time with Louise and friends playing dominos and cards at the local senior center.ĭean was an active member, volunteer, and supporter of Ford County 4-H, including leading an equine club. In addition to dancing, he enjoyed “calling” a song or two along the way. He and Louise enjoyed square dancing and were involved in various clubs in the area. He and wife Louise went on to run a large farm and ranch that included a cattle feed yard and a breeding operation for hogs. He also served for several years on the boards of Enterprise Township, the Wright Co-op, and Kansas Farm Bureau. In 1968, Dean received the Outstanding Young Farmer award in recognition of exceptional progress in agriculture and contributions to the community. He was born on Maat Dodge City, the son of Carl and Mary (Kimbell) Dowling.ĭean spent his life south of Dodge City, farming and ranching. Dodge City – Gerald Dean Dowling, 89, died Jat Reflection Living, Dodge City.
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