Dwayne McKenna Sowers
May 30, 1959 ~ June 14, 2017
Dwayne McKenna Sowers, 58, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 14, 2017. He was born May 30, 1959, in Beech Grove to the late Alonzo Sowers and Carolyn (Pierle) McKenna, who survives.
Dwayne was a graduate of Beech Grove High School and earned a degree from Ball State University in 1982. His hobbies included bowling, golf, softball, and his euchre club. His greatest love was his family, which was demonstrated through his vocation as a stay at home dad while his children were being raised.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Nancy Feldman Sowers; children, Jacob, Colton, and Kylie Sowers; mother, Carolyn Pierle McKenna; siblings, Carrie McKenna Wagoner, Danny, Debra, Susie, Mickey, and John McKenna.
Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of Dwayne Sowers from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, June 18, 2017, in the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, where morning prayers will be said at 10:30, Monday, June 19, 2017. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, 11 a.m., in St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Roncalli High School. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Christy and I got to see Dwayne on Monday. I had heard he had spoken to Tammy and others about Softball. Just not knowing what to say I asked Dwayne if he remembered the time we were playing softball and he walked like 26 batters in a row. He smiled and said 'yep I remember asking u guys which one wanted to pitch and we were all a bunch of cowards'. he smiled. That smile will forever be in my heart. Will miss Dwayne terribly but know he is finally at peace!!
Tim Heavrin
You were the best big brother I could have ask for. I love you so much and will miss you greatly. I’m happy your out of pain but crushed your gone from us. I love you Dwayne”y”
As Tim noted below, ah the softball adventures throughout the years. But there were many adventures with Dwayne; softball, bowling in the league and K of C tournaments, wallyball, golfing, etc. I remember in our younger years sitting around the campfire on one of our first canoe trips, and Dwayne indicating how fun it was to now be an adult and not have to deal with parents’ supervision. He gave me my adult nickname Pup, because he said I was too little to be a dog. I will miss you my friend. Look over us, and rest in peace.
So sorry for your loss my God wrap you in his loving arms
I remember Dwayne and I babysitting for the other 6. You always teased me about being short
Rip. Aunt Betsy
I have nothing but good memories of him. I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers are with your family.
All of us in the Euchre Club have many memories with Dwayne as indicated by Chris Swhear. There is never a time that I hear the song “Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen, that I don’t think of Dwayne. I can still see him in the living room on Ball Avenue at one of the many parties, playing air guitar and yelling Owwww! We will truly miss you!
Nancy and kids, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of Dwayne. You are all in our deepest thoughts and prayers!
My condolences to the family. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Sending prayers and Gods comfort in your time of need.
Cherish the memories and the good times.
Stephen, Adrienes Flowers and Gifts
Dear Nancy and family. So sorry to hear of Dwaynes passing. My fondest memory of Dwayne was when we were at a bowling tournament somewhere in Ohio and someone in the parking lot had their car stereo cranked up loud playing Jimi Hendrix version of the national anthem. I yelled back at Dwayne, air guitar ! And he did it ! He had me laughing so hard I had tears running down my face. I still look back on that and I still laugh. He was good guy and I will miss him.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Sowers/McKenna family. Dwayne was truly a golden guy. He was aways friendly and always smiling. Dwayne was a good man. He will be missed by all. May God receive him with open arms. With sympathy: Mike Cahill
Our most heartfelt sympathy to the Sowers and Feldman families. I didn’t know Dwayne well, except to say hello in the St. Barnabas parking lot while waiting for the kids to get out of school. There are no words, so I’ll just say that you will all be held up in prayer in the coming months. May God bring comfort and peace. The Moher Family
The Milto family sends our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
I am sad that you are gone but you told me that you were ready. Going to miss you my friend. After looking up pictures for your board today, I found so many great pictures of the good times that we had. I also found and watched the Dwayne and Nanc shuffle…….good times! I am so glad that you contacted Mark Oakley way back in college because if not we may have never been roommates and may have never become friends. RIP buddy until we meet again! Nancy, we are all here for you! Doc
A tribute to the life and times of Dwayne McKenna Sowers:
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
I am in Heaven,
Waiting for you.
The Lord will open the gates of paradise and they will return to that homeland where there is not death but only lasting joy. Grant Dwayne eternal rest O Lord, and allow him to share in your heavenly glory. PreciousLord, take my hand and lead me home.
On behalf of the Cahill family, we extend our condolences to the entire McKenna/Sowers family at this time and remember them in our prayers in the days ahead. Mikey C & Family
I am remembering my very special nephew with fond memories of what a gentle and polite person that he was he always called me Aunt Kaye and had so much respect for me and everyone. My heart goes out to his wife, Nancy and children and his McKenna family during this very difficult grieving time for them all. My words are from a great distance but, my heart is with you all during these trying days—May the Lord Bless you all and give you comfort in the days to follow—you are with us always and forever—Aunt Kaye McKenna.
Dwayne was always good to me. From shuffling me back and forth to Open Gyms at Roncalli in that big green car he used to drive to cooking dinners for me before I got married. Also, I will never forget when we were golfing in Amelia Island Florida and he duck-hooked a three wood into the resort pool area. Needless to say we did not go looking for that ball! May he rest in peace.
We are sorry to hear of Dwayne’s passing. He was so kind and willing to help us out during a period of time when we were struggling with car pooling our son from St Barnabas. Will also remember the fun times & conversations at Edgewood Baseball Park. RIP Dwayne. The Corbin family
Nancy, kids and family,
I don’t have the words to tell you how much I’ll miss Dwayne. I haven’t seen him in awhile, but I have warm memories of all the times we spent together, from canoe trips to euchre to all the parties, etc. I will never forget the first time we met and I sat on his lap. He didn’t know I was dating Kevin at the time and he started to ask me out or something like that and Kevin was sitting right next to him. I think he threw me off his lap when he found out! We all laughed so hard, but that was Dwayne, always enjoying the moment. We also used to have some very deep conversations about life. I will always cherish my times with Dwayne and know he is at peace. May you have peace knowing how much he was loved and that he is now an angel on your shoulder. Love you all very much, Debbi
My first real memory of Dwayne was him taking an obnoxious teenager and his friend to Kings Island many years ago. I’m not sure having his girlfriends kid brother tagging along with them was great for him but I remember we had a lot of fun that day. I also enjoyed the many years we played softball together. He was a helluva hitter and pitcher back in the day.
RIP my friend.
His memory will be held close as is the love he brought to the World.
My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. May the promises in God’s word provide you with comfort and strength during this most difficult time. John 5:28-29
LIz I just saw this for the first time and wanted to thank you on behalf of my mother and myself. He was the best son mom had and Bog brother I could have ever wanted -Susie