John C. Whisler, 73, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, April 17, 2023.
He was born on September 25, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of the late Gene and Phyllis (Murphy) Whisler.
John was a lifetime farmer. It wasn’t his job; it was his passion, and he loved every minute of it. He attended Purdue University where he studied agriculture. For many years, John enjoyed meeting every day at “The Beanery” at Bill’s Diner with his fellow farmers telling jokes and sharing stories. John loved his family, farming, and fishing, in that order. He loved Basketball and was a Trojan fan. John rooted for the IU Hoosiers when Bobby Knight was coach and later for Purdue. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #933 for over 40 years and was a huge W.C. Fields fan.
He married his longtime partner and the love of his life, Bea (Isom), on November 26, 1988, and together they farmed and enjoyed many years of close companionship. When you saw John in the combine you would find Bea…