John “Cott” Fisher Jr., age 69, of St. Ignace, Michigan, died at his home on September 6, 2024. He was born on October 11, 1954, to John and Mary (Bodwin) Fisher of Mackinac Island, Michigan.
John spent his life on Mackinac Island and was proud of his heritage as a native Islander. He graduated from Mackinac Island Public Schools in 1972. After graduation, John began his career driving taxi and dray for both Mackinac Island Carriage Tours and Gough’s Livery. He worked for the Murray Hotel in maintenance before starting his own business, Cott’s Cottage Care, which provided maintenance and landscaping for the Little Stone Church and cottages on Mackinac Island. John formed deep relationships with beloved customers on the West Bluff and Annex of Mackinac.
John was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Wawashkamo Golf Club, and Fellowship of Oak Island.
John enjoyed gardening, hunting, and fishing. He found peace hiking the trails on Mackinac with his dogs over the years.
John is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Heather Fisher Ogle of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; son, Adam (LeAndra) Fisher of Grand Rapids, Michigan; and, son, Paul Fisher of St. Ignace; grandchildren, Colton Fisher of Mackinac Island, Aidan Ogle of St. Ignace, Cullen and Charlotte Fisher of Grand Rapids.
John was preceded in death by his parents, John Sr. and Mary “Monnie” Fisher; siblings, Melvin “Oscar” Bodwin, Wilma Fisher-Green, Anthony “Tony” Fisher, and Margaret Fisher-Fleming.
A private memorial service was held, John’s final resting place is at the St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery on Mackinac Island.
Family Life Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left to the family at www.familylifefh.com.
