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John Fessenden Obituary
Nov 22, 1943 - Aug 8, 2023
Norwalk
John E. Fessenden, 79, of Norwalk, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at MetroHealth Hospital in Cleveland, the result of an automobile accident.
He was born Nov. 22, 1943, in Norwalk, to Raymond and Mary Jane (Kovach) Fessenden.
John was someone who was loved by everyone. He enjoyed spending time at the Norwalk Reservoir, flea markets, and going out to eat at Dianna's Deli, Bob Evans, and Uncle Dudley's Restaurant. He loved going out for coffee with his buddy, Ralph Leber.
A talented auto mechanic, John worked at the former Dixon Ticonderoga plant as well as New Horizons Bakery. At one time, he also owned and operated the former Fessenden's Bicycle Shop.
John's survivors include his children, Brenda Bond (Scott Wilkes), Bruce (Amy) Fessenden, Keith (Sherry) Fessenden, Jerry Fessenden, Paul Fessenden, and Cheryl (Frank) Stieber; stepchildren, Tammy Blevins, Tracy (Jay) Dunham, and Sonya Guyton; grandchildren, Kayla Rothgeb (Josh Hale), Ashley (Travis) Fincham, Molly Fessenden (Matt Giles), Athena Fessenden, Kloe, and Kali Guyton; great-grandchildren, Gunnar, Destinie, Serenity, Trinity, Isabella, and Tyler; and numerous stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joylyn Fessenden; grandchildren, Matt Stieber and Jessica Wright; siblings, Cathy Springer and Carol Abel; son in-law, Scott Bond; and great-grandchildren, Tiffany Fessenden and Gavin Wright.
Memorial visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, and 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, until the time of John's memorial service at 4 p.m. at Norwalk Baptist Church, 2084 US-20 West, Norwalk, Ohio, 44875. Pastor Rich Forman will conduct services.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the church and specifically to the church food pantry program.
Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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