Jon Fistler 1960-2012

Jon Fistler, 51, died on Jan. 19 at the home he shared with his companion, Beth Caldwell, in Fort Francis, Canada.

Jon was born in Perham on Aug. 19, 1960 to Raymond and Carol Fistler. He was a graduate of Perham High School, Moorhead State College and the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Jon worked as a veterinarian in Menomonie, Wis., Mrytle Point, Ore. and Cloquet and Albany, Minn., prior to his most recent position in Canada. Jon was previously in the Army Reserves and served during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents and brother Jim.

Jon is survived by his stepson, Aaron Olsen (wife, Sarah and son, James of St. Paul, Minn.); daughter, Lindsey Fistler (husband, Rick Atkins of Superior, Wis.); son, Mathew Fistler (wife, Abby of Alexandria, Va.); and daughter, Molly Fistler (companion, Isiah Johnson of Moose Lake, Minn.); and their mother, Jon’s first wife, Ann Carlander (husband, Burnell Peterson of Wrenshall, Minn). He is also survived by his nephew, Michael Fistler (fiancé, April Busche of Detroit Lakes, Minn.); his sister, Nancy Sprecker (husband, Jim of Aurora, Colo.); his aunt, Lois Anderson (Cloquet); and ex-wives, Kathryn Sislo (Superior) and Janet Dinsmore (Albany).

A memorial service with military honors took place on Jan. 29 at Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church in Carlton, Minn. Donations may be made to: The Dr. Jon Fistler Memorial Fund, Cloquet Branch of US Bank, 705 Cloquet Ave., Cloquet, MN 55720.

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