Francis "Pete" C. Fisher

Francis C. "Pete" Fisher, Jr., 84, Denver passed away at 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at his residence.

Born January 17, 1928 in Jackson, Michigan, he was the son of Francis C., Sr., and Katherine M. Stevens Fisher. He was married to Phyllis Jean Fisher on March 14, 1946 in Jackson, Michigan, and she preceded in death on August 2, 2000.

Pete was retired from Bryan Steam in Peru where he worked for fifteen years. He was a member of the Paw-Paw United Methodist Church. For several years he also worked at Cardinal Oil in Peru. He served with the USCG-Merchant Marines in 1946. For several years he owned and operated a service garage in Houston, Texas. Along with his father, Pete owned the Fisher Brothers Circus in Jackson, Michigan.

Survivors include two children, Kathy Kenworthy and husband Ron, Peru; and Joe Fisher and wife Cindy, Peru; grandchildren, Ronald Kenworthy and wife Emily, Poneto, Indiana; Josey Kenworthy, Peru; and Catrina Kenworthy and fiancAC. Kory Hunter, Kokomo; Melissa Ulshafer, Wabash; Joe Fisher and fiancAC. Nikki, Jr., Mexico; and Jeremy Fisher, Peru; one step-brother, Joe Hershey, Tampa, Florida; fifteen great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Along with his wife, he was preceded in death by one son, Francis C. Fisher, III and three siblings, Gloria Fisher, Rosalyn Taylor, and Henry "Hank" Hershey.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at McClain Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Tucker officiating. Burial will be in Paw-Paw Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3-8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 21, 2012 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, Rochester.