Crystal E. Fishbaugh, 102, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at We Belong Senior Home, Plymouth.
Born on May 11, 1920 in Keystone, IN she was the daughter of Edgar and Floe (Carnes) Lowry. She attended Chester High School in Keystone graduating with the class of 1938.
On August 30, 1941 she married Isaac Henry Fishbaugh in Keystone, he preceded her in death in 1981.
Crystal was a wonderful homemaker to her husband and children. She was an excellent cook and seamstress, often making her husband’s suits and her children’s clothing. Crystal was also an award-winning quilter, placing first at the Marshall County 4-H fair and making it to the State Fair.
She loved to garden, often tending to her flowers. Crystal also loved feeding the squirrels to the point where they would come right up to her and eat food out of her hand. Growing up through the depression she instilled for her children to be thankful and to take care of what they had.
Crystal attended the 1st United Methodist Church in Plymouth and to the former Parkview Hospital Auxiliary.
She is survived by her children: Connie (Thomas) Kleckner of Plymouth; D.J. (Karen) Fishbaugh of Plymouth; grandchildren: Todd (Tammy) Kleckner, Abby Kleckner Sharp, Adam (Allysen) Fishbaugh; great-grandchildren: Cayla (Justyn) Sharp Wade, Jacob Sharp, Brandon (Ashley) Kleckner, Zachery and Aaron Kleckner and Colton, Rhett Fishbaugh; sister, Irene Dawson of Bluffton, IN; sister-in-law Amy Fishbaugh of Findlay, OH.
She would have been a great-great grandmother this upcoming September.
Crystal is preceded in death by her parents, her husband and sister Helen Kunkel.
Per the wishes of the family there will be a Memorial Service held at a later date.
Kathy Jung Parker says
Dee Jay, I am so very sorry to hear of your Morhers passing. My sincere condolences.
Kathy Jung Parker
Michael & Debbie Krieg says
Your mother will always have a special in your hearts and lives. The love she had for her children and the dedication to family will never be forgotten. Her influence, memories and values will live on for generations to come. To have this magnificent woman in your lives must have been a blessing and inspiration to you. We should all be so fortunate.
Doug says
My condolences to your family.
I never got to meet her, I found her obituary in the Bluffton News Banner. It caught my attention reading where and when she graduated. She graduated the same year as my grandpa Hillard Shadle, ironically her picture is to right of his in their yearbook. Her mother’s side of the family Carnes is also who Shadle’s are related to as well.
Ren and Beverly Van Gilder says
Sending you our sincere sympathy.
Ren and Beverly Van Gilder 🌷💚🌷
Robert & Donna Taber Whitmer says
Aww…so sorry about your moms passing Connie. She was a peach and so kind to my mother with visits and gifts. I will hold that in my heart. Condolences to all the family.
Ron Bollman says
Connie and Family –
Nancy and I want to offer your our full condolence. Please know that we are praying for you and your family, and that your mother may now be at rest with our Lord. We pray also that she is now living forever in peace, with those that she loved and cherished that went before her.
Ron and Nancy Bollman
Anderson, IN
Barb Cix says
So sorry for your loss Karen and DJ. I have some fond memories of your mom when I was dating Timm. God Bless.
Shandi Manuwal says
DJ so sorry for the loss of your Mother .I remember all the talks we had about her .May she rest in peace
Dr. Bill Kirkley says
D.J., So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Its always tough losing a parent. I know she will be missed by you and your family. Take care.
Dr. Bill Kirkley