John Randall Fisher

65, of Westfield, Indiana departed this life at his home on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. John was born July 19, 1961 in Olney, Illinois to John Clifton Fisher and Myra Jo Fisher (Hightower). He grew up and attended schools in Kokomo, Indiana and was a 1979 graduate of Kokomo High School.

He enrolled at Indiana University for one year and then joined the United States Navy for six years, serving on the USS Underwood (FFG-36) Upon discharge, John enrolled at Indiana University Kokomo (IUK) and eventually Purdue University where he earned his master’s degree in electrical engineering with honors. He was a member of Tau Alpha Pi, an honor society for engineering technology.

He enjoyed sharing his knowledge with others. While getting his Master’s, John was an adjunct faculty teacher at IUK Purdue, School of Technology.

John had a brilliant mind and enjoyed learning how things work and solving problems when they didn’t. He was always hungry for knowledge and had worked as an electrical engineer for General Motors-AC Delco, Delphi Technologies and most recently Ball Systems.

In his spare time, John enjoyed creating music as a drummer with the band, Max Liberty during his time in the navy. He was also an accomplished guitarist and owned a nice collection of guitars, and enjoyed repairing them as well. He enjoyed fixing cars for family and friends, frequented garage sales, and checked Ebay daily for opportunities to buy or sell something he could repair for a profit.

He enjoyed playing cards and games as well as watching tv with loved ones. He was an avid pet lover.

Most of all, John was a kind and gentle soul who always put his family first.

He was preceded in death by his father, John C. Fisher; step-father, Thomas Hightower; sister, Carol J. Fisher; parents-in-law, Ernest K. and Ruth W. Koons, Jr.; sister-in-law, Susan Douglas-Koons and his loyal dogs, Sammy, Callie and Klondike.

John is survived by his devoted wife, Sharon L. (Koons) Fisher; loving daughter, Ashley (Trevor) Pirics; beloved mother, Jo Hightower; dear sister, Jennie (Brian) Hicks; dear in-laws, Barbara (Ron Witt) Koons Witt, Robert E. Koons and Mark W. Koons; several grateful nieces and nephews; his beloved puppy Murphy and grand dogs Bean and Rosie; and long-time family friend Elizabeth Todd.

Visitation for John will be from 4:00PM-6:00PM on Thursday, November 5th at Leppert Mortuary – Carmel Chapel followed by a time of remembrance. Private inurnment will be at Crown Hill National Cemetery Annex.

Online condolences are available at www.leppertmortuary.com