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John "Jack" Fischer, 83, of Castalia passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, February 25, 2023, in his home.
Jack was born December 15, 1939 in Sandusky to the late John and Catherine (Federkeil) Fischer.
During the Volunteer Draft, like his brothers, he joined the military. He served 4 years with the US Navy, Norfolk Virginia Naval Base, serving aboard the Aircraft carrier USS Intrepid during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was a Seaman on the Deckforce working in many different capacities and worked his way up to the level of an E5.
He enjoyed working with metal and over the years he became well known throughout Sandusky and Norwalk for his fabrication skills. He retired from David Price Metal Services (Fabriweld) after 25 years. He enjoyed working with and spoke highly of many of his co-workers from there.
He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church. He also was a member of the American Legion Post 83, VFW post 2529 and Amvets post 17.
Jack enjoyed the great outdoors, fishing, hunting and watching the Cleveland Browns, Ohio State and the Cleveland Indians with his boys. He loved being on the water. He enjoyed gardening, backyard BBQs, camping, family reunions and fireworks.
Jack is survived by his four sons; William (Marian) Fischer of Huron, Dean (Laurie) Fischer of Norwalk, Jeffrey Fischer of Castalia and Jason Fischer of Clyde; 8 grandchildren Katelyn Hartman of Willard, Ana Mae Fischer of Toledo, Tyler Fischer of Minnesota, Nathan Fischer of Norwalk, Maddison and Marissa Fischer of Middleburg Heights, Angela Killian of Castalia and Joe Stout of Florida; 2 great granddaughters, Kimber Rose and Remington Jolene Hartman of Willard. He is survived by his brother Theodore Fischer of Texas and sister Susan (Bill) Patterson; Sister-in- law Connie Fischer, brother-in-law Larry Kovasckitz; brother and sister-in-law Ron and Sophia Spataro; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Antonia (Toni), whom he married December 24, 1959; his parents, his in-laws, Jose and Teresa Avila, sisters and brother-in-laws, Virginia and Jack Sherwood, Eileen and Herb Lavey, Mary Ann and Gene Taylor, Christine and Kenny Berkey and brother Jim Fischer; his in-laws Jesus and Josefina Avila, Mary and Raul Veliz, and Ernestina Kovasckitz and several nieces, nephews and inlaws.
Friends may call on Tuesday February 28, 2023 from 4 to 7 PM in the Groff Funeral Home and Crematory 1607 E. Perkins Ave. Sandusky, Ohio. Funeral services will be on Wednesday March 1, 2023 at 11 AM in the Funeral Home. Deacon Phil Dinovo will officiate.Burial will follow in Castalia Cemetery.
Those wishing to contribute to Jack's memory may do so to Stein Hospice Inc. 1200 Sycamore Line Sandusky, Ohio 44870 or to Holy Angels Church 428 Tiffin Ave. Sandusky, Ohio 44870
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