Hugh Miller Fisher, Jr., 83, Frankfort, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015, at Community North Heart Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born May 1, 1932, in Frankfort and was a lifelong father, husband, agriculturist, and public servant. He attended Jackson Township Schools of Clinton County, Indiana, graduating from High School there in 1950. He then attended Purdue University, studied Animal Husbandry, and graduated in 1954. At Purdue he was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity and served as its president. He was also active on campus — President of the Interfraternity Council, a member of the Livestock Judging Team, Army ROTC, and in other organizations. Purdue experiences culminated in membership in Gimlet and Iron Key honoraries. Upon graduating, Hugh served his country in the U.S. Army as a 1st Lieutenant, at Ft. Knox, KY, and Ft. Benning, GA. Employment after military service included Stark & Wetzel Co., Monsanto Company, and Stine Seed Company.
Hugh loved life, was a humble leader, and had a way of lighting up those around him whether a lifelong friend, or a new acquaintance. He and family lived in many cities of the U.S., particularly enjoying Frankfort on the front and back ends of life, and the US East Coast for 20 years (Wilmington, DE) complete with its landscape and sights. Church and activities involving Martha Ann and Julie were his dedication. In retirement years, Hugh was active in Frankfort Rotary, Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, Habitat for Humanity, First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, and grandchildren. For the past two years, he resided at Brookdale Senior Living in Castleton (Indianapolis), where he significantly revitalized the Center’s Community Gardens and brought spice to life with his relationships. In his youth, Hugh was fully dedicated to working on the family farm, church youth, sports (notably basketball), and always 4-H.

Visitation and Services

Visitation will be on Friday, October 30, 2015, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church of Indianapolis, IN (100 W. 86th Street) from 3:00 – 5:00 pm, with a funeral service in its Robertson Chapel starting at 5:00 pm. The Reverend Kent Millard will officiate. The family asks that any interest in memorial contributions be made to Berkshire Residents’ Council (in honor of Hugh Fisher) - Brookdale Senior Living Center, c/o Teresa Collins, 8480 Craig Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46250. He will be buried in Frankfort’s Green Lawn Cemetery at a later time, next to Martha Ann, in a private ceremony.

Survived by:

His life is celebrated by his family, including daughter Julie Fisher McKinney (Ted) of Indianapolis; grandchildren Bradley McKinney (Kristie) of Washington, DC; Brooke Klinker (Ben) of Cincinnati, OH; and Caroline McKinney of Indianapolis. He also has two great-granddaughters, Julia Grace and Allison Joy, of Cincinnati, OH, and two more on the way. Also surviving is James Fisher (brother) of Clinton County, and Patsy Ranstead (sister), of Bloomington, IN.

Preceded by:

his wife, Martha Ann (Spurgeon) Fisher, and parents, Hugh and Martha (Clark) Fisher.