Alisha Anna Fessel

The world became a little less colorful and a lot less sarcastic when Alisha Anna Fessel took her final bow on November 24, 2025, at the age of 50. Alisha, who earned her bachelor’s degree in human resources from Spring Arbor University, always believed HR was her calling. And honestly, it was. Who else could bring equal parts compassion, humor, and side-eye to the world of workplace forms, and policies.

She spent 2006–2013 serving the Cape Coral Police Department as an administrative assistant, where she perfected the art of getting things done and keeping everyone laughing. Efficiency, with flair. Professionalism, with personality. Paperwork, with pizzazz.

Alisha was bold, passionate, and absolutely full of life. She laughed loudly and she loved even louder. Her heart was a fierce, generous place, and she filled it unapologetically with her two favorite humans: her husband, Dan, and her beloved son, Gabe, affectionately known as her “little man.”

She was compassionate to a fault, especially when it came to critters. While other people returned from rollerblading with maybe a bump or bruise, Alisha returned with pets, mostly turtles and frogs. Every outing was basically a small-scale rescue mission, and she always wanted to keep them all.

Alisha’s life was a brilliant mix of humor, heart, and a dash of chaos. The good kind, the human kind, the kind that reminded everyone around her how joyful and unpredictable life can be.

She leaves behind a legacy of laughter, boldness, and love that will echo far longer than any HR memo ever could.

May we honor her by living boldly, loving fiercely, laughing loudly, and if the opportunity arises maybe adopting critter or two in her honor.

She is survived by her husband, Dan Fessel; son, Gabe Fessel; parents, Dave and Teri Nodine; brother-in-law, Rob Dodson; sister-in-law, Jennifer Nodine; and nephews, Charlie, Caleb, and Chase Dodson and Jackson, Vance, and Tripp Nodine. Alisha was preceded in death by her sister, Summer Dodson and brother, David Nodine.

Family and friends may visit Monday, December 22, 2025, from 2-4:30 pm at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave. The Memorial Service will follow at 4:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers donations will be gratefully accepted by the family for Gabe’s education.