Rev. Carl S Fitchett Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Reverend Carl Fitchett, 83 passed peacefully in his sleep Sunday, October 12, 2019 at the Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac, IN. Carl was born on June 8, 1936 in Detroit, MI to George Arthur Fitchett and Dorothy L (Erkfitz) Fitchett. He had three brothers, Ervin Fitchett and Thomas (Darlene) Fitchett who preceded him in death, and Brian (Sharon) Fitchett, currently of Westland, MI. On August 24, 1958 he married Aletha A. (Arney) Fitchett who also preceded him in death in 2006. Over the years Carl wore many hats, from his early years as a teacher and principal to a brief career with Thrivent, then known as AAL. Later in life Carl graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN and spent over 40 years serving as pastor for several congregations including Denham, Wheatfield and LaPorte. Carl is survived by his wife of eleven years, Pamelea (Horon) Fitchett, his four children, Cinthia (Donnie) Bridges, Christina Trusty, Carla (Dan) Rosen and Craig (Tina) Fitchett, a step daughter, Josephine (Terry) Allee, eight grandchildren, three step grandchildren, four great grandchildren and four step great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on October 18, 2019 at O’Donnell Funeral Home. Service will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church in North Judson, IN on October 19, 2019 at 11:00 am with an additional viewing at 10:00 am prior to the service. Burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran Church cemetery in Denham, IN followed by post-funeral celebration of life in the St. Paul reception hall.

Rev. Carl S Fitchett

June 8, 1936 - October 13, 2019