John C. Fischbacher, 79, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Michigan City, Indiana.
John was born on August 5, 1937 in Michigan City, IN to Ernest and Mildred (Crawford) Fischbacher who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Judith Burian Fischbacher; two sons, Michael R. (Sandra) Fischbacher of La Porte and Stephen J. Fischbacher of St. Petersburg, FL; two grandchildren, Lennon G. and Mandy J. Fischbacher of La Porte; and his sister, Judy Fischbacher Kovacic of La Porte. John is also survived by his step-children, Rhonda (Ron) Petro, Jeff (Patty) Campbell, Ronee (Dan) Pumfery, Rob (Crystal) Burian, and Ren (Mindy) Burian; step-grandchildren, Alec, Danielle, Chelsea, Cameron, Logan, Evan, Ryan, Gianna, Remi, Michael, Steven, and Daniel.
John was a plumbing and heating contractor for many years in the La Porte area and before retiring, he was the owner of Suburban Mechanical LTD of New Buffalo, MI.
Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte. A memorial for John will take place at 2 PM on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1205 E. Jefferson, La Porte, IN. Michael Kaderly will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be shared online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com