More detail on this person: FISER, John
Edward passed from this life July 14, 2015 in
Largo. John was the son of Carmen and Kathryn
Fiser and the first of three sons. He is survived
by brothers, Tom and his wife, Laura, and Burt,
and his wife, Jan. He was married to Jacqueline
Darlene Fiser, the daughter of Virgil and Othel
Bigger, for more than 50 years. Together, they
raised four sons, all of whom survive them: Jeff
and his wife, Lois and their children Luke, Sarah,
and Jordan; Joel and son, Ian; Christopher and his
wife, Dawn; Curtis and his wife, Dana and their
children, Cassyln and Jackson.
John served 22 years in the United States Air
Force and retired as a Lt. Colonel. He was a pilot
and flew for most of his career, which included a
tour in Vietnam flying Huey helicopters for the
Air Force Special Services. He retired in 1978 to
Tampa, where he and Jacqueline finished raising
their children. He enjoyed woodworking and
gardening, both skills he picked up while growing
up on a farm in northwest Ohio, and working as a
railroad carpenter. Dad was most proud of his
family.
The family will hold a private memorial service at
a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to
your local hospice.
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on July 20,
2015
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