Biography:
Richard William “Dick” Fisher, Sr., 80, of Hanover, passed peacefully on Sun, Jan 3, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born March 14, 1935, in Hanover he was the son of the late Lloyd S. & Matilda (Gobrecht) Fisher. Dick is survived by his wife of 62 years, Constance E. (Stonesifer) Fisher. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Hanover. Dick served in the US Air Force from 1952-56 stationed in Spokane, WA where he and Connie made lifelong friends. He had been employed with Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hanover and was retired from Penn Township. Dick was an enthusiastic follower of the news and sports, especially watching football, baseball and NASCAR racing. Dick always enjoyed meeting new people and joining his sons for breakfast at local restaurants. He also liked keeping up with the politics and partaking in a spirited debate.
In addition to his wife, Dick is survived by his 3 sons: Richard W. Fisher, Jr. and his fiance, Shelley Mae Bartlett of Potsdam, NY; Randall E. Fisher and his wife, Maresa of Dover; Russell A. Fisher and his wife, Delma of New Oxford; a daughter, Teresa D. Knight and husband, Bill of Hanover; a niece, Daisy Mae Riley , who was like a daughter to him; 15 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren; 2 brothers: John T. Fisher of Glen Rock, Lloyd J. Fisher of Hanover; 2 sisters: Nancy L. Altland of Spring Grove and Doris M. Andrinis of Palm Coast, FL. Dick was predeceased by 2 sisters: Mary F. Riley and Betty Jane Rorrer and a brother, Leroy E. Fisher.
A private service will be held at the convenience of the family following cremation. Online condolences may be shared on www.littlesfh.com.
Condolences(02)
CHARLIE KNIGHT
Jan 8th, 2016 2:49 pm
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I REMEMBER MOWING AT THE CEMETERY! MISTER DICK LET ME USE HIS OWN RIDING MOWER BECAUSE I HAD A BAD BACK! I ENJOYED THAT!
Andrew Knight
Jan 8th, 2016 12:31 am
#1
A wonderful grandfather to me, one of my best friends, and a joy to others around him. He had a big heart!
It's hard to put into words how much he will be missed.
It's hard to put into words how much he will be missed.
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