Father’s Day is this Sunday, and to celebrate all of the awesome father figures in our lives, we asked a few local dads #AroundFishers what they love about being a father. Read below to learn more about the dads of Fishers for this Father’s Day!
Garrett Dewald
Where do you work?
Owner and manager of Healthies Fishers.
How many kids do you have?
One
In what area of Fishers do you live?
131st Street and State Road 37
Favorite local restaurant or business?
Samano’s Mexican Food, Bento Cafe, and City BBQ
Favorite way to spend a Saturday?
Saturdays spent hiking outdoors, playing with my pup, playing drums, and meeting with friends.
Choose one: Summer concerts at the NPD AMP or Saturday morning at the Farmers’ Market?
Summer concerts at the NPD AMP all day!
Choose one: Fishers trails or Fishers parks?
Favorite part about living in Fishers?
I love how clean Fishers is, including the sidewalks and parks. It’s also easy to get around with plenty of options.
Favorite part about being a dad?
My favorite part about being a dad is having something bigger than myself to live up to every day. Thinking of my daughter’s future makes me want to be a better person for her and her mother. The way my little girl looks at me when I wake her up in the morning is the best.
Patrick Schooley
Where do you work?
Dean of Students and Head Coach of Unified Track & Field for Fishers High School
How many kids do you have?
Four
In what area of Fishers do you live?
106th Street and Cumberland Road
Favorite local restaurant or business?
Tijuana Flats
Favorite way to spend a Saturday?
Sleeping in, watching a ballgame on TV, family time with a walk, bike ride, or some other outside activity.
Choose one: Summer concerts at the NPD AMP or Saturday morning at the Farmers’ Market?
Summer concerts at the NPD AMP
Choose one: Fishers trails or Fishers parks?
Favorite part about living in Fishers?
The schools, the community growth, Grace Church, activities available for kids, and the City of Fishers being intentional about improving the lives for its citizens with disabilities.
Favorite part of being a Dad?
Seeing my children’s social, personal, and academic growth, watching them participate in sports and other activities, and seeing them learn how to both succeed and fail. Mostly, I enjoy watching them become good friends to others.
Wyatt Merriweather
Where do you work?
Owner of Integrated Logistix
How many kids do you have?
Four
In what area of Fishers do you live?
141st Street and Cumberland Road
Favorite local restaurant or business?
Sun King Brewery (check our our Drinks with Dads Sun King and Fishers Test Kitchen Ultimate Food Pairings blog)
Favorite way to spend a Saturday?
Hanging out with friends and family, having a cold one, and watching the game.
Choose one: Summer concerts at the NPD AMP or Saturday morning at the Farmers’ Market?
Summer concerts at the NPD AMP.
Choose one: Fishers trails or Fishers parks?
Fishers trails
Favorite part about living in Fishers?
The small community feel, while still having so many options of things to do.
Favorite part of being a Dad?
Everything! I love everything about being a dad… all of it!
Samuel Cho
Where do you work?
Surety Underwriting Specialist at CNA Insurance
How many kids do you have?
3-year-old triplets
In what area of Fishers do you live?
116th Street & Olio Road
Favorite local restaurant or business?
Havana Cigar Lounge
Favorite way to spend a Saturday?
Take my family to the Fishers Farmers’ Market, hit the neighborhood pool, squeeze in an afternoon nap, take the kids to Brooks School Park, and then take my wife out to dinner for date night and catch a movie at UA Galaxy.
Choose one: Summer concerts at the NPD AMP or Saturday morning at the Farmers’ Market?
Saturday morning at the Farmers’ Market
Choose one: Fishers trails or Fishers parks?
Fishers parks
Favorite part about living in Fishers?
I love how peaceful it is living in Fishers.
Favorite part of being a Dad?
Reliving my favorite parts of childhood as a parent and making new memories with my own kids.
Jamie Follis
Where do you work?
Hamilton Southeastern High School teacher and artist
How many kids do you have?
One
In what area of Fishers do you live?
Saxony area
Favorite local restaurant or business?
El Rodeo and Ale Emporium
Favorite way to spend a Saturday?
Watching my daughter play lacrosse or going to the movies.
Choose one: Summer concerts at the NPD AMP or Saturday morning at the Farmers’ Market?
Summer concerts at the NPD AMP
Choose one: Fishers trails or Fishers parks?
Fishers parks
Favorite part about living in Fishers?
It is a wonderful, safe, clean, and friendly place to live and raise a family.
Favorite part of being a Dad?
Spending time with my daughter every day and helping and watching her become more of the person she will be.
Addy Miller is a former college intern for the City of Fisher’s Public Relations department. She is originally from Claypool, Indiana. As a senior at Purdue University, Addy is majoring in PR & Strategic Communications and minoring in English and Art & Design. Outside of her internship, you can find Addy serving drinks at SunKing Brewery, going to the gym, getting coffee, or hanging out with her friends and family. She loves the communal feeling of Fishers and is excited to learn more about the city. Follow her on Instagram.