Findlay, Ohio - Mrs. Ellen L. Fish officially retired from The University of Findlay on May 31, 2006. She was recognized for her dedication at the Employee Recognition Dinner on April 28, and a going-away celebration was held on her last day at the University.
   
Fish dedicated 21 years to UF, beginning in 1985 as a clerk in the postal room. While working there, she studied at UF, and in May of 1995 graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in communications, with a publications emphasis.  That same year, Fish moved to her final position at the University as an associate Registrar. 
   
At the registrar’s office, Fish’s primary responsibilities were to run the degree audit programming; check athletic eligibility, veteran affairs benefits, degree audits and the assessment of academic acceleration.

Fish was most commonly referred to as a very helpful employee. Daughter Sonja Benedict, also employed at the University, said, “My mother always told me if I didn’t know the answer it was better to tell them I would find the answer than to guess.”  Living by this advice made Fish one of the best registrar office employees. 
    
Tony Goedde, the registrar at UF commented on her work ethic. “Ellen’s extraordinary commitment, her positive attitude every day, her attention to detail, her kindness and consideration toward others, and her willingness to go the extra mile made her a truly immeasurable asset to the Office of the Registrar.”
   
Before coming to the University, Fish worked at her husband’s business, Fish Stained Glass, as the records manager, and a homemaker. She married Lerse Fish in 1958. Together they had three daughters and one son, and now have five grandchildren. Her family includes Sonja and Jeff Benedict and children Chad and Justin; Emily and Joe Radabaugh and children Mila, Molly and Cody; Sarah Fish and Ben Johnson; and Andrew Fish.