Ross Dale Fish's Obituary
Ross Dale Fish, 94, of Bingham, IL, left us behind on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Lakeland Rehabilitation and Care Center, Effingham, IL.
He was born July 08, 1929, in Ramsey, IL. The son of Jerry and Jessie (Cothern) Fish. He married Marjorie C. Rosenberger, they later divorced. He married Norma Jean Waters in 1979, she preceded him in 2021.
Ross spent his life as a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. In his younger days Ross enjoyed fishing in Wisconsin, going to auctions and selling fireworks. He retired from Caterpillar after 30 years. He ran many businesses including Fish’s Bait Box of Ramsey and Pana Salvage in Pana just to name a couple. He will be missed by many.
He is survived by sons, Jim (Paula) Fish, Ramsey, IL, Byron (Diane) Fish, Murphysboro, TN, and Rodney (Diana) Fish, Effingham, IL. Grandchildren: Jamie (Jason) Ruot, Michelle (Ryan) Zinn, Alison Fish, Amy Randolph and Jennifer Barenfanger. Step-Grandchildren: Shannon (Delbert) Koontz, Elizabeth Marshall, Larry “Beau” Marshall, Timothy (Crystal) Schmidt, Jason (Justin) Waters, Kyle (Megan) Waters, Ashley (Daniel) Chapters, and Samantha (Robert) Roberts: 21 Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded by: His Parents; Both Wives; Grand Child, Kelli Fish; Stepdaughter, Pamila Waters Marshall Schmidt; Stepson, Donald Waters; Step Granddaughter Jennifer Marshall; a Step Great grandson and Half-brother, Richard Halford.
Rites of cremation have been performed, per his wishes. There will be a memorial service at 11am on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Mt Carmel Baptist Church in Ramsey; visitation will be 1 hour before in the church. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church; 2876 N 425th St, Ramsey, IL 62080.
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