Ben Fisk

Ben Fisk

Ben Fisk
July 31, 1935 – August 26, 2022
Lynnville, Iowa | Age 87

Ben Fisk, 87 of Lynnville passed away Friday morning, August 26, 2022 at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. Benny Dale Fisk, the son of Alfred and Lucille (Leatherman) Fisk, was born on July 31, 1935 in Poweshiek County.

He graduated from Searsboro High School.

On September 11, 1955, Benny married Harriet Diane Tice. To this union, one son and one daughter were born, Kraig Timothy Fisk and Kristine Diane Fisk.

They lived at a farm south of Searsboro for many years until they moved to Lynnville. Ben loved to work on the farm, attend sporting events, and golf with his wife, Harriet. Together, they attended and camped at the Iowa State Fair for more than 40 years. Ben lived for his family and his farm until the very last day.

Benny is survived by his loving wife, Harriet; children, Kraig Timothy Fisk of Searsboro and Kristine Diane Fisk of Fairfax, Virginia; 3 grandchildren: Jason (& Jeana) Fisk of Searsboro, Joshua (& Valerie) Fisk of Searsboro, and Taylor (& Zach McNaul) Fisk of Lynnville; 1 adopted grandson, Mike Large; 13 great children: Kobe (& McKinley) Fisk, Kolton Fisk, Carson Fisk, Kaylynn Fisk, Clay Sandifer, Lane Fisk, Landyn Fisk, Gavin Fisk, Cori Fisk, Hannah Fisk, Audrey McNaul, Stetson McNaul, and Judson McNaul; and many other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Lucille Fisk; sisters, Betty Lou Moore, Peggy Ann Fisk; and brother, Daniel Boone Fisk.

Funeral services will begin at 10:00 am Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at the Lynnville Friends Church in Lynnville.
Burial will be held in the Woodland Cemetery in Lynnville.
Visitation will begin after 12:00 pm Monday, August 29, 2022 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in New Sharon with the family present from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lynnville-Sully Athletic Boosters.

Holland-Coble Funeral Home of New Sharon is in charge of arrangements.