BOURBON – Donald M. Fisher, 91, Bourbon, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 3:45 a.m. Feb. 14, 2015, in Wampler’s Senior Care, Bourbon. He was born Dec. 31, 1923, in Marshall County to Virgil and Anna Fox Fisher. On April 4, 1948, he married Josephine Scott, who died Nov. 3, 1956. On Dec. 21, 1957, he married Ilah Hartzell, who survives. He had farmed for Hod Mikel and then for Loren Hahn from 1976 to 1988. He was then janitor at Triton High School from 1976 to 1988. He loved to garden and do yard work. He loved the land. In his younger days he enjoyed coon hunting, fox hunting and playing softball. He loved to play dominos and still was playing dominos at the age of 91. He was a faithful member of the Hepton Union Church, Nappanee. He was a loving husband and wonderful, loving, fun dad to two daughters, Jean and Lisa, both of Bourbon. Also surviving are two brothers, Dean (and spouse Nancy) Fisher, Plymouth, and Wayne (and spouse Sharon) Fisher, Bremen; and a sister-in-law, LaVern Fisher, Bourbon. Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, James and Hershel; and an infant son. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hepton Union Church, 9266 W. Hepton Road, Nappanee, with Pastor Eric Eichoff of the church officiating. Burial is in Stony Point Cemetery, Atwood. Calling is from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church. The Deaton Clemens Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. ***** Memorials to Marshall Co. Hospice and Palliative Care or Christian Development Center of Nappanee. Condolences may be sent via deatonclemensfh.com
