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Frank H. Fisher

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Memorial Service: Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the Locust Grove Mennonite Church at 2:00 PM.

 

Franklin Howe Fisher age 71 of Colon passed away, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.

Frank was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 5, 1948, a son of the late George and Dorothy (Howe) Fisher.  Frank was raised in Bethel Ohio and then Detroit until he and his family moved to Sturgis Michigan and started the Fisher Bakery.

 

In the Summer of 1965 Marie attempted to run dad of the road while cruising in Sturgis.  That started their long love with each other.  On March 25, 1967 Frank married Marie Stauffer at Locust Grove Church.
In 1978 Frank ended his baking career and bought Colon Zephyr Station from Anna Stauffer.  He and Marie then named it Fisher’s Automotive and Frank was the Master Mechanic of the shop.  He and Marie ran Fisher’s Automotive until they sold to their son Rob (Penny) Fisher in 2002.  Frank and Marie then joined the family in purchasing Magic City Hardware where he worked until his health changed in 2017.

Frank’s favorite pastimes included spending time with his family, hunting with the boys, bass fishing tournaments, looking for those elusive mushrooms and laying in the sun. Frank served his community for several years in many capacities including Rescue squad captain, Fire Chief, President of the St. Joseph County Fire Chiefs Association, member of the Fire board and assisting on the 911 commission. He was the first EMT for Colon. Colon Township Supervisor. He was also an honorary member of the Colon Garden Club.

Frank is survived by his wife Marie Fisher of Colon, three children; Rob (Penny) Fisher of Colon, Anita (Matt) Sholl of Sturgis and Nicole (Kevin) Edson of Colon, seven Grandchildren: Cody Johnson, John and Brady Sholl, Bailey and Mason Fisher, and Franklin and Hannah Edson; a brother Richard (Linda) Fisher, and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents Frank was preceded in death by a sister Georganne Lewis.

Following in the family’s wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be a memorial service planned at Locust Grove Mennonite Church at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to either the Colon Fire Department or the Colon Garden Club. Envelopes will be available at the service. Online condolences may be left for the family at Schipperfunerlhome.com.

 

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2 Comments

  1. Steve Yorks
    March 26, 2020 @ 12:15 am

    So sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. I haven’t seen him in some time, but I enjoyed talking with him years ago in the parts store.
    Prayers to the family in this difficult time, God Bless you all.

  2. Debra
    March 26, 2020 @ 2:52 am

    My condolences to the family from myself and my parents in heaven ( Walter and Maryann McElvain) I’m sure they would want to send them if they were here.

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