Arthur "Art"-Fischbach-Obituary

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Arthur "Art" Fischbach

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Nov 2, 1941 – Aug 24, 2024

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November 2, 1941
DIED
August 24, 2024
LOCATION
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Sioux Falls Obituary

Arthur (Art) Fischbach was born November 2, 1941, to Paul and Margaret (Kittlesland) Fischbach in Aberdeen, SD. He passed away at home on August 24, 2024, surrounded by family.


Art grew up on the family farm near Warner, SD as the oldest of seven children. He attended country grade school, Brentford High School and graduated from Warner High School in 1959. Art was active in sports in high school and was especially talented in baseball. He spent his youth working hard on the farm with his brothers and cousins. Along with the hard work, he found plenty of time for Shenanigans with his brother Ronnie, his cousins and friends which provided lots of laughter and "tall tales" over the years. 


On August 30, 1961, he was united in marriage to Marlette Rahskopf. Together in those 63 years they raised six children on the family farm near Mellette. Through years of sweat and tears they created a beautiful home, prize winning dairy operation, raised crops and livestock that fed many, ran a trucking operation, and created the legacy of a large family Art frequently boasted as his greatest accomplishment. 


After "the boys" took over the farm in 1990. Art and Marlette moved to Pierre, SD where he briefly worked for the South Dakota Department of Ag and Game Fish and Parks before becoming an agronomist. Art applied his farming expertise in his agronomist role allowing him to build more friendships with other farmers and become an award-winning salesman. He also enjoyed hunting pheasants with friends in Gettysburg, SD and walleye fishing for competition and fun with his family. In 2014 Art and Marlette "retired" and moved to Sioux Falls, SD. Art not one to sit still, starting driving cars for Billion Automotive. In addition to his trips all over the upper Midwest, he proudly assumed the role of "Billion Bootlegger" frequently bringing Spotted Cow beer back from his trips to Wisconsin to share with "the guys" at Billion Nissan. 


Art was active in many activities throughout his life that allowed him to share his talents and build lifelong friendships. He was the president of the South Dakota Central Holstein Association, member of Wheat Growers Board and Northwestern School Board, was named Outstanding Young Dairy Farmer by Land O Lakes, and was a proud fighter of the Oahe Irrigation Project. The list of Art's activities and achievements is too long to list. In all that he did Art was known for his work ethic, his sarcasm and his most often inappropriate sense of humor. All traits that he proudly passed on to his children along with lots of love that he showed in his special ways. 


In addition to his wife Marlette, Art is survived by his children Tammy Bierman-Huron, SD, Tim (Laura) Fischbach-Ft. Pierre, SD, Lynn (Jeff) Landeen-Madison, SD, Lance Fischbach-Mellette, SD, Brad (Kari Harmon) Fischbach-Mellette, SD, and Becky (Scott) Ball-Sioux Falls, SD. His proud legacy includes 18 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and another great granddaughter on the way. He is also survived by his siblings Marge Fischbach, Paul (Dawn)Fischbach, Bob (Kathy)Fischbach, Ed (Joelle)Fischbach, Mary (Jim) Brink, and sister-in-law Sharon Fischbach, and many special nieces and nephews. 


Art was proceeded in death by his parents Paul and Margaret Fischbach, parents-in-law William and Ida Rahskopf, granddaughter Nichole Fischbach, brother Ronald Fischbach, brother's and sister's in-law James and Darlene Geranen, Les and Sharon Keller, and Jerry Rahskopf. 


Services for Art will be held on their 63rd wedding anniversary at 1:00 pm Friday, August 30, 2024,  at Heritage Funeral Home in Sioux Falls. Services will be available via livestream at the Heritage Funeral Home website.


An additional celebration of Art's life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Mellette, SD Community Hall. 


Memorials can be directed to Avera Hospice, or directly to the family to be distributed to the several local charities that Art supported.


The service will be livestreamed by zoom


https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82662982428?pwd=B3Q5R4cCNOFCyqrOmSzuUvf6J3fiqb.1


 


Meeting ID: 826 6298 2428 
Passcode: 927821


 

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Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Marlette and family— So sorry for you loss. Hoping your memories help you find peace at this difficult time.

Marlette and family,
Our thoughts and prayers to you all in this time of your loss. We have many memories of time spent with both of you! Peace and comfort to you all.
Hal and Tammy

Saw Art's obit in Pierre paper. We convey our sympathy. He was surely fun to be around at some of the social events. What a full life of accomplishments, unknown to us. God's peace. Enjoy the memories

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Our sympathy to Marlette and your family. Prayers and love go out for all.

Grandpa you will be missed dearly but never forgotten. I will forever hold close to my heart all the wonderful childhood memories you and Grandma gifted me.


Marlette, Brad, Becky, and families,
May you rejoice and celebrate the wonderful life your dad lived. Together, your parents raised a wonderful family. May God Bless You All!

Marlette and Family: My prayer is with each of you and for Art. May he be embraced by a loving and caring God. And, may all of you be at peace as you enter into and discover an ever deeper relationship with the one you loved. Blessings.

We are very sorry to hear about your loss. God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Know that we will keep you and your family in our prayers and thoughts.