Nick L. Fullhart, age 73, of Muncie, IN passed away on Friday November 28, 2014 at his residence after his brave battle with ALS. He was born in Delaware County on July 15, 1941, and was the son of Gilbert Omar and Helen Louise (Wood)Fullhart.
Nick was an area long resident and graduated from Albany High School with the Class of 1959, where he enjoyed participating in sports and made many lifelong friends.
Nick spent his career in manufacturing, working at Ontario Corp. for 20 years, Imperial Cabinets, then retiring from Sermatech Aeroforge.
He lived life to the fullest and will be remembered for his quick wit, generous nature, and being a great storyteller. He loved the outdoors, spending time fishing in Canada with friends and family, fly fishing in Colorado, golf (having a hole in one), and helping at his brother''s Christmas tree farm during the holidays. Nothing compared to spending time with his daughter''s family. He couldn''t get enough of his grandchildren and enjoyed going to their activities.
Nick is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Joyce; daughter Jennifer (Mike) Bavender; grandchildren Grace and Jake of Fishers, IN; mother and step-father Louise (Don) Owen of Muncie; brother Dr. Ted (Connie) Fullhart of Yorktown; sisters Patty (Dennis) Knott of Fort Myers, Fla., Susie Dye of Muncie, and Donna (Greg) Cline of Torrington, WY; sister-in-law Marjorie Miller of Portland; brother-in-laws Duane (Lois) Anderson of Orlando, Fla. And Galen (Rose) Anderson of Indianapolis; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Omar Fullhart; sister-in-law Rosi Fullhart; brother-in-laws Joe Dye and Jay Miller; and father and mother-in-laws Bud and Elizabeth Gutshall.
Visitation will be held on Thursday December 4, 2014 from 12:00-2:00pm at Garden View Funeral Home 10501 N. Indiana 3, Muncie.
Funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm at the funeral home.
Burial will follow in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Muncie.
Memorial contributions in Nick''s memory may be made to the ALS Association or the charity of donor''s choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.gardenviewfuneralhome.com