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Richard Fishering Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 13, 2016.

RICHARD B. FISHERING, 93, passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016. He was born in Fort Wayne on Aug. 25, 1922, a son of George William Fishering and Muriel (Baxter) Fishering. He was a 1941 graduate of South Side High School, and graduated with a B.S. in Business from Indiana University in 1947. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, and served as an Army Sergeant in World War II from 1943 to 1946. He was owner/partner of insurance company Fishering and Marker, Inc., later known as Fishering and Sult, Inc. An accomplished and devoted student of life, Dick had a lifelong career in, and love for, politics. He served four consecutive terms in the Indiana House of Representatives; 1951, 1953, 1955, and 1957 as the representative from Allen County, and lost his bid for Mayor of Fort Wayne in 1959. He was past president of Allen County Young Republicans, a precinct committeeman, and the Fort Wayne Republican Chairman from 1961 to 1967. He then served as Allen County Republican Assistant Chairman in 1967. He was also a Freemason, Past Commander and longtime Quartermaster for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9500, Rotary, Moose, Fort Wayne Press Club, Allen County Council of Veterans, and Jaycees. He also served as a delegate for presidents, Hoover, Nixon, Ford, and Reagan. In 1980, he was awarded the state's highest honor to be bestowed on its citizens; The Sagamore of the Wabash. An avid traveler, he imparted his love and curiosity for the world to his family, as well as travelling often with friends. He was a sharp dresser, unless he was in his favorite place, the Virgin Islands. 'Dickie', as his friends called him, was an opinionated expresser of his beliefs. His wonderfully dry sense of humor spared few, but was always delivered in kindness, and usually at a moment of extreme seriousness. He was a picky eater, eschewing cooked vegetables and cheese as abominations. He knew that tea bags should be reused at least twice, and that his incredible gardening skills worked better with a martini. After his family, his greatest love was antique cars. (Anything up to 50 years ago was just "old".) He was a volunteer docent at the Auburn Cord Deusenberg Museum from 2000 to 2008. During his lifetime he owned many cars, a 1935 Auburn, 1931 Packard Limousine, 1974 Barracuda and even an AMC Pacer Wagon. "He lived his life on his own terms. There was never a dull moment with him. In Lieu of sorrow, express your love and happiness. Smile when people you care about enter the room as Dick always did." He is survived by his beloved daughter, Lisa (Fishering) Osmon; and his truly cherished granddaughter, Meret V. Duvall; and sisters, Nancy (Philip) Wehrenberg and Suzanne (William) Carl. He was preceded in death by his adored wife, Kathleen (Koenemann) Fishering in 1999, whom he married on Valentine's Day 1956; and brother, George W. Fishering II in 2008. A brief memorial service is 11 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Trinity English Lutheran Church, 450 West Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne, (IN 46802). A Larger celebration of Richard's life is to be held this spring at the Auburn Cord Deusenberg Museum. Date to be announced. Preferred memorials to either the church or Auburn Cord Deusenberg Automobile Museum, P. O. Box 271, Auburn, IN 46706.

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March 17, 2016

Lisa & Meret,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
I enjoyed knowing Dick for the many years he was a tenant in the Macedonian Tribune Building.
Memory Eternal
Virginia Surso

March 8, 2016

Dear Lisa,
I have fond memories of both of your parents! They were both so kind and giving. Your dad was wonderful man! He was very kind especially to my parents as health difficulties occurred. I know how much he loved and cherished you. You were such a wonderful daughter. Remember that the best of both of your parents live on in you! How wonderful that is! Blessings, Barb Schnizer Fogarty

March 8, 2016

I have such fond memories of Dick! He was such a kind and wonderful gentleman. Bill and he loved discussing politics! I remember that after my illness, that he brought cookies over (that Lisa had made). It was such a kind gesture....that is just how he was. I know that he and Bill are discussing politics this very moment up in Heaven! Lisa, you were a wonderful daughter to him. What a blessing it was to know him and Kay. Fondly, Fran Schnizer

March 8, 2016

Maralyn Owen

I was saddened to hear of the loss of such a great man who I just came to know in the last year of his life. He was blessed with a loving and caring daughter, Lisa Fishering Osmon and his doting granddaughter,Meret Duvall. He will be missed by many. (He called my huge dog a "mule"...always cracked me up).

March 2, 2016

Michael Duffield

I've enjoyed learning about this remarkable man over the years. My thoughts and love are with you and Meret. I hope some of the great memories of the past few years will bring you smiles as you grieve. With love.

February 16, 2016

Martha Weatherford

Lisa, As your neighbor during your growing up years I am remembering Dick, the father, and the real pride he took in watching you grow. Ironically we were in the Auburn Cord Deusenberg Museum on Sunday and I was remembering "the Packard with the bud vase" and the rides he gave you, Jenny and Betsy. We send our love and sympathy to you.

February 15, 2016

Adrianne Osmon Mason

My prayers are with you Lisa and Meret at this
terrible time~~just know now that he is at peace with your MoM and Jesus, Adrianne Osmon and Family

February 15, 2016

Richard Worman

Richard Fishering had given so much time and effort for good government community projects... Special Person. Retired Senator Richard Worman

February 15, 2016

Susan Pickett

Lisa I am so sorry to hear your news. Joe & I send our deepest sympathies. God bless him.

February 15, 2016

Lois Levihn

Lisa,

What a full life your father lived! The number of people at his 90th birthday party giving anecdotes about his life was amazing.... I find it amusing that Greenlawn is taking care of his final arrangements since he worked for them when they were in the Macedonian Tribune Building back in his high school days. Even after he retired from the MT Building I'd run into him and his buddies at Coney Island and would catch up with him.

Celebrate his life and take comfort in your memories.

February 15, 2016

Dan Wehrenberg

Lisa, your Dad (my uncle) was definitely one of a kind.

Well-regarded in political circles, he could skewer an opponent with the turn of a phrase without the nastiness more common to current political campaigns. He also had time to point me towards summer jobs on two different occasions during my college days.

He will be missed.

February 15, 2016

Lisa,
The best thing out of all this is that he will be with your mother finally after all these years. He was a great husband, mentor, and gentleman. Your obituary was very accurate, and he was one of the most interesting people. Thank you for being such a great daughter to him. He loves you very much.

Greg and Diane Sult.

February 15, 2016

Carol Kettler

Lisa, please accept my sincere sympathy. I have very fond memories of your father. We are sad on earth, but I know two guys that are celebrating. Orvas and Eddie are glad to have Dickie join them.

February 14, 2016

John and Laurie Rose

Lisa, we are so sorry for your and your family's loss. Your Dad was an amazing man, and accomplished so much during his life. And I'm sure he felt his greatest accomplishment was his loving family.

February 14, 2016

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU DRAW CLOSE TO OUR LOVING GOD BY READING HIS WORD, AND FIND COMFORT IN THE HOPE THAT HE GIVES US ALL : OF SEEING OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN A BEAUTIFUL NEW PARADISE HOME HERE ON EARTH.

February 14, 2016

scott griffith

Lisa
I know this is a difficult time for you.You have such incredible memories to hold on to. Your love and devotion showed with all the time and care you provided. I know your dad loved you as much as any father could love a daughter.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Scott Griffith

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