Obituaries

December 27, 1954 to February 2, 2021

FRANCESVILLE - Harold R. Bisher Jr., 66, of Monon (formerly Francesville) passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2. 

He was born Dec. 27, 1954 in Rensselaer to the late Harold R. Sr. and Ellen W. Weltzin Bisher. He graduated from West Central High School in 1972. On Nov. 25, 1978, he married Bonnie Garrigues in Rensselaer. She survives.

He is survived by:
Joshua R. (Heather) Bisher, Westfield, Son
Tasha (Jorge) Mendez, Monon, Daughter
Jacob G. (Sheena) Bisher, Wheatfield, Son
Yvette Fritz, Monticello, Daughter
Colleen Wuethrich, Winamac, Daughter
13 Grandchildren: Olivia, Ingrid, Ivy, Henry, Simon, Mercy, Gabriel, Zachariah, Harley, Leyah, Lilly, Jacob, and Peyton.
5 Great-Grandchildren: Everleigh, Elliott, Felicity, Liam, and Serenity.
1 Honorary Grandchild: Lexi Reagan
Jaci (Eddie) Royal, Tampa Bay, FL, Sister
Joyce (Charles) Spurgeon, Rensselaer, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Judy Strole, Sister
Richard Tow, Brother-in-law

Mr. Bisher worked as a truck driver for 13 years at Niemeyer Milk Transfer, Inc., after 17 years at Monon Trailer. He previously farmed with his father. He is known amongst family and friends for his love of wrapping Christmas gifts, making his annual fudge, and baking his children’s birthday cakes. He was often recognized as “Santa Claus” wherever he went by children and adults alike. He will be remembered for his generous spirit in giving to others; particularly Toys for Tots and Feed the Children. He loved his family very much. He will be dearly missed.

No service will be held. Entombment will take place at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville.