Bernard Dale Fishnick of Mountain City, TN, formerly of Dubuque, IA was reunited with his beloved wife on March 11th, 2025. To honor Bernie’s life, friends and family may visit from 9:30 AM to 11 AM on Wednesday, May 28th at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main St. A funeral service will be held immediately following visitation at 11 AM. A burial will follow at Dubuque Memorial Gardens with full military rites. Behr Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Bernie was born on June 29th, 1944 in Dubuque, IA to the late Bernard and Edna (Davis) Fishnick.

Bernie graduated from Dubuque Senior High School, class of 1962. Upon graduating, Bernie joined the Navy and served his country for 2 years. He also continued serving his country for many years in the Navy Reserves.

Bernie married his beloved wife, Karen (Keck) on November 27th, 1965. Together they were truly blessed with 3 children, a bonus daughter, and 58 wonderful years together. Bernie worked for 31 years at John Deere Dubuque Works, retiring in 1997.

Bernie enjoyed bowling and was a member of the 700 club. He also enjoyed playing horseshoes, traveling, reading, listening to country music, and watching NASCAR and Westerns. Above all, he loved spending time with his family.

Those left to cherish his memory include:

His children:
Kathy Fishnick of Johnson City, TN,
James (Teresa) Fishnick of West Union, SC,
Michele Reece of Mountain City, TN,
and Dawn (Joe) Ruff of Dubuque, IA;

His grandchildren:
Caleb Fishnick of Johnson City, TN,
Ashley (Johnathan) Parker of Mountain City, TN,
and Gabriel (Thien) Vu of Charlotte, NC;

His great grandson:
August Parker;

A caregiver that he viewed as family,
Izzy Dowell;

His siblings:
Mike Fishnick of Dubuque, IA,
Cherie (Jerry) Pickel of Dubuque, IA,
Rick (Deb) Fishnick of Dubuque, IA
and Jerry (Laurie) Fishnick of Potosi, WI.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, parents, his brother Pat Fishnick Sr., sister-in-law Betty Fishnick, son-in-law Bud Reece and numerous other family members.

The family would like to thank Abundant Christian Living of Johnson City, TN and Hospice of Johnson City Medical Center for the care they provided for their father.

The family will thankfully receive your support through greeting cards and memorials in Bernie’s memory which may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, Attn: Bernard Fishnick Family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at behrfuneralhome.com