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James Fischbach Obituary
James L. Fischbach, 92, of Pandora, passed away at 5:03 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at Hilty Home, Pandora.
He was born Feb. 2, 1930, in Ottoville, to the late Peter Frank and Veronica Mary (Becker) Fischbach. He married Mary Rita L. Hageman on May 5, 1956, and she preceded him in death Oct. 24, 2016.
James is survived by four children, Bill (Karen) Fischbach of Pandora, Roseann Fischbach of Rawson, Paul Fischbach of Pandora, and Robert (Stephanie) Fischbach of Ottawa; two daughters-in-law, Jacqueline Fischbach of Bluffton and Jody Fischbach of Findlay; eight grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Martha Fischbach of Ottoville.
He was also preceded in death by two sons, Steve and Dennis Fischbach; stepgreat-grandson, Ayden; three brothers, Eugene (Deloris) Fischbach, Gerald Fischbach, and Victor (Sharon) Fischbach; and infant sister, Alice Fischbach.
James retired from Philips, Ottawa, and was a lifelong farmer. He was a U.S. Army veteran. James was a member of Ottawa K of C where he had been named Volunteer of the Year. He would also volunteer his time praying the rosary at Hilty Home.
Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa, with Fr. Scott Kramer officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa. There will be a K of C Rosary Service at 7:30 p.m. and scripture service at 7:50 p.m. Monday. Additional visitation will be 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association or Putnam County Veterans Services.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.
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