Richard Charles Fiske

Exeter- Richard C. Fiske, 80, of Exeter, NH passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024. He was born in Beverly, MA on July 7, 1943, son of the late Charles and Simone (Pelletier) Fiske. Richard graduated from Georgetown High School, attended Mass Maritime Academy, received his BA from Salem State College, and master’s degree from Notre Dame College in Manchester, NH. Richard proudly served 4 years in the United States Air Force followed by 2 years in the United States Army Reserves (1963-1969). He worked his way up to the rank of crew chief on a KC-135 air refueling tanker during the Vietnam War. Exposure to Agent Orange compromised the quality of Richard’s life in his later years. After completing his military commitment, Richard began a new career in education which lasted 34 years. While teaching at Hood Junior High School and West Running Brook Middle School in Derry, NH, Richard enjoyed his students, and the challenge of teaching the valued lifetime skill of math. He also loved playing the game of chess and started a chess club for his students. Richard was also a gifted carpenter. and enjoyed birdwatching. Richard is survived by his wife, Katherine (Rembisz) Fiske, his sons, James Fiske and his wife, Aferdita, Steven Fiske and his wife, Stacy, his daughters, Katherine Behre, and her husband, Joseph, and Elizabeth Cully, and her husband, Darrin, his step-sons, Timothy Quinn, and his wife, Sara, CDR Douglas Quinn, and his wife, Yola, stepdaughter, Elizabeth Ebner, and her husband, Robert, his brothers, John Fiske, David Fiske, and his wife, Kelly, his sisters, Eileen Fahlbeck and her husband, William, Nancy Connell, and Judy Scheuerman, and her husband Bob. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sally Aeillo. He also leaves fifteen grandchildren, one great granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews. In memory of Richard, please always remember his #1 rule: THINK! A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Friday, May 24, 2024, at St. Michael Church, 9 Lincoln Street, Exeter, NH. A burial will follow at Exeter Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorial donations may be made in Richard's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by clicking here.

Richard Charles Fiske

July 7, 1943 - April 19, 2024