"John had the selfless devotion to the well being of others as his inviolable mission as senior industrial hygienist at Naval Weapons Support Center, Crane Indiana. I met him in 1985, as the Navy Medical Command at Great Lakes began to augment John's well-established Industrial Hygiene program at Crane. John's vision was to press Naval Hospital Great Lakes to assist him, and to keep his legacy programs going.My job was to make his request come true. He was a mentor with detailed insight to all occupational health risks, always taking time to educate, listen, empathize, and care deeply for others. Thousands of civilian workers have benefitted directly from John's oversight of occupational health risks. His legacy will never be forgotten. Mark Lesko Head, Occupational Health/Preventive Medicine Department Naval Health Clinic Great Lakes (retired)"
In loving memory of
John J Fitch
March 17, 1934 - October 31, 2015
John J. Fitch, age 81, of Washington passed away October 31, 2015 at Memorial Hospital & Healthcare Center in Jasper. He was born March 17, 1934 in Wayne County, Illinois to Geraldine Amy (Sperry) and John Fitch. He was a Mt. Carmel, IL High School graduate and was a US Army Korean War Veteran. He retired from Crane as an Industrial Hygienist and was a Daviess County Health Inspector. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW clubs in Washington. He is survived by his son, Dirk Fitch of Raleigh, North Carolina and a brother, James Fitch of Gulf Shores, Alabama, two granddaughters; Nicole Fitch and Iris Joyner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Francis Ann (Bruner) Fitch, whom he married June 1981, on April 2, 2015 and a daughter, Lisa Kristine (Fitch) Joyner. Memorial service will be held Saturday at 12:00 p.m.at Ed Lee Mortuary with entombment following at Sugarland Memorial Gardens with Pastor Keith Meece officiating.
Tributes
"I knew John since 1990 we worked together, he was a very dedicated professional. He was not a coworker, but a dear friend that became important family member. He attended my sons college graduation, their wedding and their first kids celebration. I was in touch with him continuously even after Fran his wife passed away. I shall always miss his company. Now he is resting in peace after all of his life journey of pain. Dr. Hassan Abdelkader"
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"I worked for John for 8 years starting in 1981. He was smart, funny, and the hardest working person I have ever been around. He no doubt made the world a better place."
"ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY"
"I don't remember how many years I knew John while he worked at Crane, but it was several. He did a lot of work for the Army and this is where John and I worked together. I have nothing but great respect and fond memories of John. I am sorry for this loss. My prayers are with his family and friends."
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