Frederick C. Thatcher

December 11, 1940-October 27, 2022

Frederick C. Thatcher, 81, of Fishers, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 at his home.

He was born on Dec. 11, 1940 to Harold and Emma (Groh) Thatcher in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Thatcher earned a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree from the University of Chicago. He then earned his PhD in Physics from the University of California State in San Bernardino. He was a physics professor at IUPUI for 34 years before retiring. Dr. Thatcher also worked and retired from Naval Avionics Center. He enjoyed reading, computer gaming, and spending time with his family. He was a son, brother, father and lover of any and all kinds of cookies.

Survivors include his 3 children John Thatcher, Karen (John) Waterman and Sonia Walton; 5 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Harold L. Thatcher.

Visitation is scheduled to be held from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 at Randall & Roberts Fishers Mortuary, 12010 Allisonville Road, in Fishers. A graveside service will be at Oaklawn Memorial Cemetery in Indianapolis.

Memorial contributions may be made to Salvation Army, 6060 Castleway West Drive, Indianapolis, Ind. 46250 (centralusa.salvationarmy.org/Indiana).

Online condolences may be made at randallroberts.com.