Orville Earl "Chip" Fisher Jr.

Fisher, Orville Earl "Chip" Jr.
Age 71, of Greenwood, entered into eternal life surrounded by family 1/29/15 following a courageous battle with melanoma. He undoubtedly got the best of life. He left a lasting impression with everyone he met and will be missed by many. Chip was greeted in heaven by his son Drew and parents Orville Sr. and Mary Elaine. He will forever be in the hearts of his wife, Katie; children, Kelly Eiss (Jon), Stephanie O'Dell (Chris), Angie Lindberg (Matt), Orville "Matt" (Lindsey), Patrick McGlynn and Charlie McGlynn; grandchildren, Drew, Fisher, Elijah, Finnegan, Emme, George, Ainsley and Kyli; siblings, Sally Rice, Dave (Barb), Laurie Huck (Chris); many nieces and nephews. Chip graduated from Duluth Cathedral and earned his BA and JD from the U of MN. He was a seasoned businessman beginning his career at National Car Rental and acquired and owned 10 Dollar Rent-A-Car businesses. He was a top executive at Jostens for over 25 years before establishing his prominent business presence as the heart of Greene Holcomb Fisher LLC over the past 17 years. He was charismatic and had a one-of-a-kind sense of humor. He was adventurous and loved to travel. He had an enormous heart and was passionate about giving back to various charities. He had boundless and unconditional love for his family and friends and his contagious passion for life was felt by all. Chip's celebration of life will begin with a 10am gathering, 11am service on Thurs., 2/5 at Colonial Church, 6200 Colonial Way, Edina. Memorials preferred to Mayo Clinic, Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota and Childhelp or donor's choice.