Stephen Edward Lowden, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Aug. 18, 2023. Steve’s beloved family members were with him as he peacefully went to his Heavenly home on his birthday.
He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene R. Lowden, 96, in 2017. He leaves behind many loved ones, including his loving wife of 33 years, Barbara (Bobbie) Lowden; his mother, Anna May (Lahrman) Lowden, 94; sons, Stephen Eugene Lowden of Chicago, and John E. (Sherry) Mattingly Jr. of Cincinnati; daughters, Elizabeth (Gary) Toth and Laura (Ben) Stevens, both of Fort Wayne. He is also survived by his brother, Robert (Dorene) Lowden, and his sister, Sharon (David) White. Steve also had three loving nieces and seven grandchildren who thought “Papa” was the greatest.
Steve was born Aug. 18, 1950, in New Haven. He was very athletic, participating in all sports in high school and college.
Steve began his teaching career of 43 years in Northern Wells Community Schools. The majority of his years were spent teaching algebra at Norwell Middle School. He touched the lives of thousands and thousands of students who loved “Mr. Lowden.” He also coached football at the middle school, teaching the boys that winning was not always the most important thing.
Steve was the kind of man who helped anyone who asked. He was indeed a “handy man.” He could build anything and fix everything. Steve’s favorite pastime was cultivating his garden and tending to his beautiful flowers that adorned his backyard. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. Heaven welcomed a great man upon his passing. Steve (Mr. Lowden) will be missed.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11a.m. Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 E. Wallen Rd. in Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 2-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Sunday Aug. 27, 2023, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. in Fort Wayne, with the Rosary recited at 1:45 p.m. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Ft. Wayne.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice. To sign the online guest book, go to
www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com.