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John Fischbach Obituary

Fischbach, John E. "Jack" Jack passed away on May 6, 2012, at the age of 86. Dear husband of Frances. Great dad of two sons Michael and Paul Fischbach and two daughters Mary Johnson and Margaret Fischbach. Father-in-law to Ann and Teresa Fischbach and Richard Johnson. Survived by his brother Al Anders, brothers-in-law Donald Talaska and Ronald Anderson. Sisters-in-law Dorothy Fischbach and Eva Talaska. Dear grandfather of Christopher Fischbach, Matthew Johnson, Michael J. Fischbach, Joseph Fischbach, Bennett Johnson and Samantha Fischbach. Preceded in death by his mother and father George and Ann, brother George, sisters Mary Lou Fischbach SSND and Carol Anderson. Favorite Uncle and best friend Frank Wallisch, further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. John was a retired employee of MMSD, longtime member and officer of the St. Joseph Benevolent Society. He also served in the US First Infantry during WWII, including the Battle of the Bulge, Berlin air lift and the Quarter Master Grave Registration Unit. A Special thank you to Dr. Tim McAvoy, The Village at Manor Park staff, the care givers of Allay Hospice and Comfort Keepers. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May, 9 at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, 734 Glenview Ave, Wauwatosa from 9:30 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Interment 11AM, Thursday, May 10th at Southeastern Wisconsin Veteran's Cemetery, Union Grove.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on May 8, 2012.

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Janice Babcock

May 12, 2012

Dear Frances and your family, My deepest sympathy. I only met Jack once, however, I know he was a good husband and father. My prayers are with you. Janice Babcock

Amanda Sormrude

May 9, 2012

Dear Fischbach family, my dearest sympathies are with you in your time of need, & I am so sorry for your loss. John was a great man and he brought joy to my day every day I cared for him. We are still here for you if you need us at all. You are all in my prayers.
~Amanda, Allay~

Ted & Mary Hodan

May 9, 2012

Fran, Our sympathies and our prayers. Jack was an exceptional man whose visits and conversations I always enjoyed. (So are You!) (We are in Florida. I will give you a call when we return.)

Christy W

May 9, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you. John will be missed. Christy VMP

Dan and Dana

May 8, 2012

Mary and family,
Please know you are in our prayers. Keep those memories close to your heart.

May 8, 2012

Dear Margie and family,
Mari and I send our deepest sympathies to all of you. We wish you peace and comfort during this time of transition. Margaret Duckhorn and Mari Hang

Karen and Paul Spaude

May 8, 2012

We send our deepest sympathy to all of the Fischbach family. Mary, wish we could be there for you. Love, Karen and Paul

Linda Garrett

May 8, 2012

Our sincere sympathy to your family. I have great memories of fun times with Jack and Fran, and the kids and grandkids, through the years. Remember how much fun Mary and Dick's wedding was? And how lucky we are to have shared Matthew and Bennett and watched them grow into fine young men. Sending condolences, love and prayers and wishing you peace. Linda and Jimmy Garrett

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