Robert D. Fisher, 97, Crestline, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2014 at Crestline Nursing Center, Crestline.
Born in Shelby on Nov. 11, 1917 to the late Russell T. and Mae E. (Donnenwirth) Fisher, Bob grew up in Shelby during the Great Depression. He was an outstanding football and basketball player at Shelby High School Class of 1935. After high school, he served in a CCC camp in Idaho, worked at the Bicycle Shop and the Tube Works in Shelby.
He was married on Aug. 31, 1940 to Esther May Speelman and she preceded him in death on Jan. 15, 2012. He served his country in WWII, spending time in Italy in 1945-1946. Following his U.S. Army stint, the Mansfield Tire and Rubber Company was his employer from 1946-1979, when he retired.
He was an active member of the former First English Lutheran Church, Crestline and Trinity Lutheran Church, Crestline. He served as a greeter and usher in church. Since 1943, Bob lived at the family home on North Wiley Street. Most mornings he was among the first customers at the Crestline McDonald’s. Bob was a member of the VFW Post 2920, Crestline, the American Legion Post 488, Crestline, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie #859, Crestline.
He is survived by his five children, Robert C. and Faye Fisher of Fairborn, Marjorie and John Connors of Dixon, MO, David G. and Bonnie Fisher of Galion, William A. and Donna Fisher of Bucyrus, and Michael W. and June Fisher of Charlotte, NC; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul and Dean Fisher.
A private family graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 27 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Crestline, with Pastor Diana Seaman officiating. Full military honors will be given by the U.S. Army and the Crestline/Galion Veterans Groups.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in care of the funeral home.
The Mark A. Schneider Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Robert D. Fisher.
Online condolences may be made to the family at masfh.com.
