H. Burton Fisher, 77, of Fishers, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2014 at his home. He was born on February 26, 1937 to Harold and Evelyn (Dunkle) Fisher in Blairs Corner, Pennsylvania.
Burt proudly served his country in the United States Army, and was a member of Spirit of Joy Church in Indianapolis. For 46 years, he worked in design and packaging in the glass industry, first with Knox Glass in Knox, PA, and then finally with Saint Gobain Glass in Muncie. Burt was a 50-year member of Edenburg Lodge F&AM #550 in Knox, PA, and also a member of Venango Lodge of Perfection in Oil City, PA, and Coudersport Scottish Rite in Coudersport, PA. He achieved "Tiger" status as a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, was involved with the Midwest Food Bank, Kid's Against Hunger program, and built toys with the Central Indiana Woodworkers Association. Burt also enjoyed woodworking, stained glass, wine making, and golf.
He is survived by his wife, June Fisher; daughter, Susan Fisher (Brad Bucknam); son, Christopher Fisher (Rae-Anne Galarneau); grandchildren, Courtney and Hailey Fisher, and Taylor and Jordan Galarneau; and sister, Kay Say.
Burt was preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, May 9, 2014, at Randall & Roberts Fishers Mortuary, 12010 Allisonville Road, in Fishers, with Pastor Mark Wilhelm officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, May 8 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Greater Indianapolis Habitat for Humanity, 3135 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208; Kids Against Hunger, 5230 Park Emerson Drive, Suite A, Beech Grove, IN 46203; Spirit of Joy, 6612 E. 75th Street, Suite 250, Indianapolis, IN 46250.