Joseph Henry Fishel, 99, of Hart, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Friday, September 15, 2023. He was born September 13, 1924, in Pentwater, the son of James and Selina (Hepworth) Fishel.

Joe, also affectionately known as 'Ole Joe', loved to create things and tinker on various projects. His favorite invention was a 3 wheeled bike that he rode one year in the National Asparagus Festival parade. Joe was a skilled welder for almost 40 years with Shaw-Walker, from where he retired. He was also an avid traveler, proud to have travelled to 47 of the continental United States; notably, he and his family travelled to Mackinaw to see the newly constructed Mackinac Bridge in 1957.

Joe proudly served his country in the US Army, and was a veteran of WWII. He was also a devout member of First Baptist Church in Hart, where he was a past Deacon, and volunteered in various capacities at the church and Christian school.

Joe is survived by: his children, Edward (Sylvia) Fishel, Linda Fishel, Andrew Fishel, Donald Fishel, and Lois (Kenneth) Johnson; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and brother, Manuel Fishel.

On March 7, 1946, Joe married Mildred (Marrison) Fishel, and she preceded him in death in 2014. He was also preceded in death by: his parents; and seven siblings.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September23, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Hart, 3258 North 72nd Avenue, Hart, MI 49420. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Friday, September 22, 2023, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 North 72nd Avenue, Hart, MI 49420, and Saturday, from 10:00 AM until time of services at the church. Interment and military honors will be conducted immediately following the service at Hart Cemetery.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

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