Lori Ann (Fishler) Gearhart – Edgewood

It is with heavy hearts that we previously announced the passing of Lori Ann (Fishler) Gearhart, age 65, of Edgewood,
Iowa. Lori passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, after a hard-fought three-year battle with cancer.
Her husband was lovingly by her side, holding her hand.

Friends and family, please join us as we gather to celebrate the beautiful life of Lori and the countless ways she
touched the hearts of those around her.

Lori lived her life with kindness, compassion, and a genuine love for others. She had a way of making people feel
seen, valued, and important. One of her favorite reminders was: “You matter. You make a difference.”

Those words reflect exactly how Lori lived and how she treated everyone she met.

As we come together, we invite you to share memories, stories, laughter, and tears as we honor the incredible
difference Lori made in our lives. Let us celebrate the love she gave, the friendships she cherished, and the legacy of
kindness. May we all live a little more like Lori did: making a positive difference, making others feel seen, and doing
what is right even when it isn’t easy.

Open House Celebration of Life: 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., on July 11, 2026, at the Edgewood Bible Church in
Edgewood, Iowa.

Private Family Inurnment: Forestville Cemetery, Dundee, Iowa

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com .

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lori Ann (Fishler) Gearhart, age 65, of
Edgewood, Iowa. Lori passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, after a
hard-fought three-year battle with cancer. Her husband was lovingly by her side, holding her
hand.

Lori was born on May 8, 1960, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, to Ronald and Darla Fishler. The family
later moved to Edgewood, Iowa. It was here Lori would graduate and call home for the rest of her
life.

She married Dennis Chapman and four children were born to this union. The couple later
divorced. On June 28, 1996, Lori was united in marriage to Terry Gearhart. Lori gained more than
a husband, he was her confidant, biggest advocate, and safe place. She always called him, “my
favorite”. Her family and heart grew in size.

Lori’s life led her in various directions. She happily waitressed at The Strand Café in Edgewood for
several years, lovingly opened her home for 27 years to many local children while running an in-
home daycare, and proudly served as a Girl Scout and 4-H leader. Her most favorite path was
being gifted the opportunity to care for her grandson, Aidan, the most amazing young man. He was
her trusty sidekick until his passing on June 18, 2025.

Those who knew her will remember her fondly for caring for others in a variety of ways. Over the
years, you could find her making her cherished communities better by planting flowers, teaching
life lessons, delivering meals, and baking cookies for all. She could also be found making delicious
meals for family and friends, sewing creations for Mr. Smiley’s, spreading comfort through
donating pajamas for kids in the hospital, and designing baskets for various local fundraisers. She
simply enjoyed helping others and had many special ways of bringing smiles to many. A treasured
family pastime was camping at Deer Run Resort in Elkader, where her camping friends became
family over the years.

Lori will certainly be remembered for her smile, her kindness to everyone she met, her attentive
and listening ear, and her selfless personality.
Left to treasure the wonderful memories, while mourning their great loss, are her husband Terry;
children, Travis Chapman, Tami Chapman, Kasi Chapman, and Kayli (Trenton) Kelchen; bonus
children, Carrie (Andrew) Siefer, Jason (Kayela) Gearhart, and Amy (Aaron Hegtvedt) Gearhart

Jordan; many cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her father Ron Fishler; her
brother, Lonny (Elizabeth) Fishler; her sister of the heart, Sandra (Lyle) Chapman; her mother-in-
law, Barbara Gearhart; her brothers-and sisters -in-law, Deb (John) Lower, Dan (Vicky) Gearhart,
and Nancy (Elliot) Winch; her beloved animals, Dr. Mary, Dr. Peter, and Lauren; and many nieces,
nephews, and friends.

Lori was reunited in heaven with her grandson, Aidan Bailey; her mother, Darla Fishler; and her
father-in-law, David Gearhart.

The family has endless gratitude and love for St. Louis Hospital, Regional Medical Center in
Manchester, and St. Croix Hospice.

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com .

Celebration of Life: To be held at a later date.

Inurnment: Forestville Cemetery, Dundee.