Joseph Loren Fisher, 72, of Bronson passed away February 12, 2020 at the Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers.
A memorial service for Joseph will be held Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Dutcher Funeral Home in Bronson with Reverend Carolyn Robinson Fisher officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 11:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home.
He was born November 20, 1947 in Big Rapids, Michigan to Donald L. and Glenna M. (Olson) Fisher. He married his first wife Janice Johnson and she preceded him in death in 2003. On January 15, 2006 Joseph married Joan Diffenbaugh in Three Rivers and she survives.
Joseph had received his Bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University and continued his education even further to later receive his Master’s degree in counseling from Western Michigan University. He had served as Bronson Community School’s High School counselor for nearly forty years and football coach for twenty-five years until his retirement in 2008.
After retirement, Joe continued to serve and educate his community as a driver’s training instructor and hosting foreign exchange students.
He was an avid Central Michigan Chippewa and Notre Dame fan, enjoyed fishing and watching football, but he loved watching his grandchildren’s sporting events.
In addition to his wife, Joan, Joseph is survived by his mother Glenna Fisher of Battle Creek; his children, John (Robin) Fisher of Grand Rapids, Elizabeth Hernandez of Burr Oak, Bryan Sherman, Mark Sherman both of Chicago, Lisa (Cody) Cripe of Sturgis, Joseph (Marissa Houghton) Leny of Bronson; sister, Deborah Fisher of Vicksburg; brother, Donald (Carolyn) Fisher of Battle Creek; nine grandchildren, Danielle, Angelica, Marcos, Charlee, Julia, Jayden, Briley, Wesson, and Kimber; one great grandchild, Greyson; his mother-in-law Helen Rubley of Bronson and his sister-in-law Lana Fisher of Constantine .
He was preceded in death by his father Donald, his first wife Janice, and one brother, Richard Fisher.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Bronson Food Pantry, Bronson Community Schools Athletic Association, and the Bronson Fire Department.
