John Louis Fisher age 72 of Eastman passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 at the Mayo Franciscan Health Center in Lacrosse, WI following a brief illness.  He was born September 13, 1944 the son of Thomas and Florence (Martin) Fisher.  He married Betty Trautsch on July 24, 1965 at St. Patrick’s Church in Seneca, WI.  John worked at General Motors in Janesville, WI for four years before returning to farm in the Eastman area.  He enjoyed his logging business and was known to many as “Doc”.  He had recently retired and was enjoying his “wonderful life”, especially spending time with the loves of his life; his grandchildren.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty Fisher of Eastman, his children, Steve of Eastman, Christine Fisher of Holmen, WI, Kathleen (Kurt) McHugh-Scharping of Onalaska, WI and Melissa Kendhammer of Holmen, his brothers, Joe (Corrine) of Milton, WI, Tom (Joyce) of Seneca, Paul (Carolyn) of Janesville, Greg (Mary), Chuck (Barb) and Donnie (Mona) all of Eastman, his sisters, Jean (Mike) Boland of Seneca, Mary Ann (Tom) Boland and Donna Starkey both of Eastman, and Ann (Dave) Boylen of Seneca, his grandchildren, Travis, Justin, Mikayla, Caden, Cohen along with step grandchildren, Brandon and Amanda.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister in law Karen Fisher.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 11:00 AM at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Eastman, WI, Rev. Victor Feltes officiating, with burial in the church cemetery.  Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:00 AM until the time of services.  

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