Richard B. Fisher, 92, died peacefully in his sleep of natural causes on Saturday morning, May 23rd, at Life's Journey Hospice in Avon, Ind.

He was born May 7, 1928, in Lafayette, Ind., the son of John and Martha Fisher, and he grew up in Wolcott, Ind.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Frances (Blake) Fisher and the couple's three children: James B. (George Ann) Fisher of Brownsburg, Ind., Ann (Kevin) Lees, of Georgetown, Maine, and Thomas (Tanya) Fisher of Lebanon, Ind.

Mr. Fisher is also survived by two granddaughters: Amanda J. (Justin) Capps and Abigail M. Fisher, and five great-grandchildren: Cole, Allison, Braden, Dillon, and Emma Capps. He is also survived by sisters: Shirley Cooper, Beverley Stockment, and Luann (Jim) Keiser, many nieces and nephews, and honorary granddaughters Holly Spaulding and Erin Plank.

He earned a bachelor's of science degree in engineering from Purdue University in 1950 and then worked for GM/Allison Engine Company of Indianapolis for 38 years, including a term in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952, with his last station being at Redstone Arsenal, Ala. He retired from GM in 1988.

Mr. Fisher was a past member of the 8th Christian Church and 7th & 8th Christian Church, and an active member of the Westview Christian Church at 5925 W. 34th Street, Indianapolis, Ind. 46224, where memorial contributions will be appreciated in his remembrance.

On May 26, 2020, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather will be entombed at West Ridge Park West, Indianapolis, after a private family service led by Rev. V. J. Stover. Final arrangements are being handled by Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg.