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Harry Fifolt Obituary

Harry E. Fifolt

Harry E. Fifolt, 79, of Findlay, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Bridge Hospice surrounded by family.

Harry was born April 6, 1943, in Muskegon, Michigan, to the late William and Opal (Rowland) Fifolt.

In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his two brothers, John and Howard.

In his free time, you could find Harry reading, fishing, playing bridge, and spending time with his family. Harry was known for his storytelling and loved to tell jokes.

Harry loved to travel. He and his wife, Ann, traveled all over the United States in their motor home. They also enjoyed going on vacations and cruises with their friends and family.

Harry graduated from Muskegon High School in 1961. After graduation from Western Michigan University in 1965, he taught math at East Grand Rapids Middle School for 32 years.

Harry married Ann (Burns) on Aug. 13, 1966, and they shared their lives together for 56 years. He will be deeply missed by his wife; two children, Mindy (Todd) Worst of Carey and Matt (Staci) Fifolt of Leeds, Alabama; and three grandchildren, Joanna, Dana, and Sarah Grace.

A celebration of Harry's life will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at First Lutheran Church, 109 East Lincoln Street, Findlay, Ohio, 45840. Visitation will be 11-11:30 a.m. Friday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to First Lutheran/Community Dinners.

Online condolences may be shared via www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Nov. 2, 2022.

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Jim Morse

November 2, 2022

Deepest sympathy to a fine techer.

We had many great times and late evening fun

Jim Morse

Janet (Edgerton) browneye

November 2, 2022

My heartfelt condolences..
He taught me math...and how to drive!
He was amazing at both!
I´m an excellent driver because of his patience.

Judy Bouma

November 2, 2022

So sorry to hear of Harry passing away. Love and prayers for you Ann and all those who loved him.

Byron Olson

November 2, 2022

Great teacher I will always remember. Very nice and friendly. His family were members of our church, Trinity Lutheran. Condolences to the family.

Kay (Cox) Schultetus

November 2, 2022

I remember how math classes. He was a good teacher. Also a neighbor on Lakeside Drive. I babysat for he and his wife.

Kay (Cox) Schultetus

November 2, 2022

Had Mr. Fifolt for math. Babysat for him, too. He always insisted on walking me home, even though we lived close by. Good teacher, good neighbor, nice family. Long, long time ago.

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Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

First Lutheran Church of FIndlay

109 East Lincoln Street, Findlay, OH 45840

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First Lutheran Church of FIndlay

109 East Lincoln Street, Findlay, OH 45840

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