Val Douglas Lowe

Val Douglas Lowe, age 73, of Columbia City, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at his residence. Val was born in Pineville, Kentucky on July 3, 1949 to the late Finley M. Lowe and Ruth (Laws) Lowe. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was first married to Gwen Ellen Gwinn who preceded him in 1985. He later married Pamela Jean VanKirk on June 21, 1991 in Fort Wayne. Val retired from Rea Magnet Wire after 37 years of service. 

Survivors include:
Wife, Pam Lowe of Columbia City.
Son, Douglas and Lori Lowe of Fort Wayne.
Son, Andrew and Sarah Lowe of Fort Wayne.
Daughter, Emily and Michael Brannaka of South Whitley.
Son, Matthew Lowe of New Albany. 
7 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.
Brother, Raymond and Rita Lowe of Seymour.
Sister, Loretta and Carl Cloud of Indianapolis.
Sister, Bonnie Insley of Fort Wayne.
Sister, Vivian DePriest of Jenkins, Kentucky. 

Visitation will be held Monday, May 15, 2023 from 12:00 noon – 2:00 PM at the Lindenwood Cemetery chapel, 2324 West Main Street, Fort Wayne followed by military honors at the graveside at 2:15 PM at Lindenwood Cemetery.  

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