Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Masonville Place in Coldwater. He was born in Detroit,
Michigan on July 24,1926. Joseph attended school in Detroit and as a Native American
spent his summers on Walpole Island Indian Reservation in Ontario, Canada. He
began his high school years at Cass Tech in Detroit and then transferred to Romulus
High School where he excelled as an athlete and graduated in 1944. He was a Navy
veteran having served in both World War II and the Korean War in the capacity of a
Signalman. Joe was an active member and past commander of Amvets Post 171
where he formed and commanded the Post’s Color Guard. Joe was also instrumental
in the veterans committee that erected the first Veterans Memorial in Wayne, Michigan.
Joe worked for Michigan Bell where he held various positions until his retirement in
1984. After retirement Joe and his wife lived between their lake home in Coldwater and
their winter home in Ellenton, Florida. Over the years Joe acquired quite an
extraordinary collection of autographed photos and letters from prominent athletes.
Some of his most prized possessions included letters from Ty Cobb and a personalized
signed photo from the Four Horsemen of Notre Dame. A spirited character with a true
gift of conversation, he loved to entertain with his stories and jokes. His hobbies
included long road trips, shuffleboard, and he was a pro at crossword and sudoku
puzzles . Joe was preceded in death by his parents and his high school sweetheart and
wife of 70 years Doris Keller Fisher. He is survived by three children, Daniel Fisher
(Lou Ann Withington) of Hanover, Michigan, James (Cheryl) Fisher of Coldwater,
Michigan, and Patti (Rick) Miller of Dayton, Tennessee, eight grandchildren, Michele
Fisher, Melissa Fisher, Leah Fisher, Dena Crow, Byron Halferty, Nicole (Rob) Puckett,
Laura (Ken) Oliver, and Valerie (Josh) Floyd, ten great-grandchildren, one great-great
grandchild, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Following his wishes cremation will take place, and services will be announced at a later
time.
Burial with Military Honors will be at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Michigan.
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