John Joseph Fisherkeller
January 15, 1949 ~ April 1, 2020
John Joseph Fisherkeller, 71, passed away peacefully at home April 1, 2020 surrounded by his family. John was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada on January 15, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank H. and Hazel (Davy) Fisherkeller, both of Michigan, and an infant sister.
John attended IUPUI. He owned his own computer business for a number of years and later worked for 20 years as a district sales manager for Ames Drywall Tools of Escondido, California and retired in 2010.
John is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Betty (McGovern) Fisherkeller; two sons, Greg J. (Veronica) Fisherkeller of Seattle, WA and Mark P. (Peggy) Fisherkeller of Indianapolis; grandchildren Peter, Kevin, Colin, Hazel and Oscar; and one brother Paul F. (Sandra) Fisherkeller of Greenwood.
John was a dedicated volunteer at St. Vincent Hospital. He loved the outdoors, hiking, bicycling and flying kites. He enjoyed music and playing his guitar in jam sessions with friends and family. He took great joy in burning bacon and toast for his grandkids during sleep overs. He was active for many years in various roles and ministries at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. His greatest joy in life came from activities and spending time with his sons and grandchildren. The highlight of his retirement years was a trip to Ireland with his wife, Betty, to celebrate their 50th Anniversary
A private family funeral service will be held on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at the O’Riley Funeral Home. The service will be streamed live on the O’Riley YouTube channel and can be accessed by visiting www.ORileyFuneralHome.com. Contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
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The joy John brought to all of us should be counted as the stars in the sky! Always made each of us feel special and brought laughter and music to every situation! God bless, hugs and prayers for all of the family especially Betty, love you and miss seeing you!
Betty and family, my heart is broken I am sorry!! I wish I could hug you!! So many wonderful memories flooding my mind. Please know I am praying for you now and in the days to come! Love Joan Guthridge
We love and miss you” brother from another mother”. Truly we are so happy to have had the opportunity to grow up with you and Paul. We think of the times we sang and told stories with you and Paul and even earlier with your families. We are so grateful to have had you in our lives, and all our love to Betty and your sons, Mark and Greg and their families. Peace to you and everyone, and Paul and Sandy and their families as well. I know you touched so many lives , and we were grateful to be a part of yours. I know mom ( Dorothy and Don Maley) were grateful you came to bless our house! Except maybe when you and Paul became teens and you borrowed the car or got in trouble ! We loved you just the same and having you and Paul as big brothers who always looked out for us and over us was a blessing. We love you all.
Betty, as I was passing thru Greenwood two years ago, I had the great, good fortune to be with John at one of the monthly class dinners. Near to me at the end of the table I got to be with the good natured, funny, sincere and deep John of my early years. I am sure he was a good husband to you and a great father for the boys. With them and the grandchildren John will live on in stories of him you share. I hope the years have been kind to you and your extended family. For all of you this is a time which will be remembered due to the difficulties of saying goodbye in traditional ways. John would have chosen “just the family,” because that was the way he was about them versus the many who got to know him only for the good, supportive and helpful person he was for those outside of his immediate circle. In the next few days I will think of a John event and I will smile and count my good luck for having known him. The Andyman rjarichey@comcast.net
John what’s the kindest, most loving, happy, and caring person that I’ve ever known. I love him and I am so sorry for your loss.
I will miss my friend and our Wednesday morning adventures at the hospital! Betty and family, I am so sorry for your loss. John was such a kind, funny and caring person, and he so deeply loved his family. May God sustain you during this difficult time. Rest in eternal peace, dear friend.
I am so sorry for your loss Betty and that of your entire family! I only met your husband one time! He seemed like a wonderful husband! I will keep you in my prayers, my dear friend. Chris Fischer (Chartrand).
The thing I will always remember about John is his great sense of humor. When I think of him I always see him with a smile on his face.
Betty I have nothing but great memories of you and John. You were a bright light in my life, and for that, I believe Jesus has wrapped his arms around John and said “well done!” God bless you and your family.
Betty I am so sorry! Julia and I wish we could be there and we will be praying for you. Love you and see you soon.
What a nice service. We are glad that we were able to be part of it from afar. Paul, Greg, Mark, Oscar, Hazel, and Mary Anna, you did a very nice job honoring Uncle John. We will miss his kind spirit and sense of humor. Love to Betty and the rest of the family, Andy (nephew), Jill, Samantha, and Zach.
Betty, Paul and family I am grateful to have shared this from afar and my prayers to you all. He will truly be missed by all but our memories will keep us wth him forevermore
Betty, my heart breaks for you and your family. May your memories give you comfort, and knowing that friends share your grief offer you strength. You are in my prayers, and when you need someone to listen, don’t hesitate to call on me; I’ve walked that road. Love you, my longtime friend.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am grateful for the memories. Love and peace to yous.
Thinking of the Fisherkeller family. I met John 2 or 3 times through Greg and Mark, and he was always warm and a very nice person. Great sense of humor and always made you laugh. I am sure you feel blessed to have had him in your family and he will be greatly missed. Chris Kinsey
Betty, so sorry for your loss. Tammy and I have you and your family in our prayers.
Betty, Greg, Mark and all of Uncle John’s loving family, we send you our love and prayers during this difficult time. I have so many, many wonderful memories of times with John, but one of the best things he (and Betty) ever did for me was to invite me to come to Mass with them after being away from the Church for many years. John was a man who truly loved others, stranger and friend alike, and an inspiring example for us. I’m so tempted to mention some of our fun times with Uncle John, but there are just too many! God bless you all. Michael and Theresa, Carla, Clarisa, Joy, Juvylyn, Jay and Nina.
Hello Betty. I was quite sad when I heard of Johns passing. John was an excellent husband, father and friend to so many people. I remember our high school days and when we were young married couples partying and having cookouts. John left behind his love and a solid /strong footprint to inspire not only his family – but his many friends – on the ways to live a good , honest, giving, fun and loving life. His Faith always kept him grounded. May you find comfort in knowing he is in the Kingdom of Heaven with God. Cling to your memories dear friend. They will be with you on your mind and heart forever. Your blessings include being able to live together with John by your side for so many years! Stay well and Safe. Love Frances