John P. Fieseler

John Parkin Fieseler, 88, a resident of Melbourne, Fla., passed away peacefully on Nov. 10, 2016.

John was born in Iowa and raised in California and Iowa.  He graduated from Fort Dodge Iowa High School and from the University of Iowa with a Masters degree in labor and management.  He worked for Bell operating companies for nearly 40 years.

John was active in sports and the community during his lifetime.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed animals, zoos, ice cream, traveling and being with his family.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Hilda (Thielman) Fieseler; by his brother, Walter; and nephew, Walter Kirk Fieseler.

John will be forever remembered by his wife, Jackie (Fish) whom he married in 1950; two sons, Mike (Kelly) and Frank (Marianne); grandchildren Mack (Alyssa), Jake, Sydney and Hunter; sister-in-law, Marian; and a niece and nephew.

John touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity, and maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end.

Memorials or donations may be made to the Brevard Zoo, 8225 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940 or to the charity of your choice.