August "Junior" Fischer

1928 - 2015

August "Junior" Fischer
of Littleton, passed
peacefully in his home in
the early morning hours
Saturday April 18, 2015.
He was born in Grainfield,
Kansas on April 28, 1928
to Herman August Fischer
and Mary Amolia Fischer.
The Fischers' arrived in
Littleton Colorado July 15,
1937. He graduated from
Littleton High School May
28, 1947. He worked a trap
line along the Platte River,
delivered coal in the winter,
and on harvest crews
in the Summer. He worked
in the carpentry and construction
business with
his father and brothers for
many years. Later, Junior
worked with his father,
brother Del, and son Andy
at the Electron Foundry
where he continued to
work until retirement in
1999. He served his Country
from December 10,
1952 to October 20, 1954 in
the Korean Conflict where
during his tour he attained
the rank of Sergeant in the
999th Field Artillery Battalion
as FDC Specialist.
He is survived by his
brothers Del Fischer and
Marvin Fischer; Children,
Molly J Fischer-Hlousek,
Mary Dee Fischer Mervich,
Andrew A. Fischer
and Brooke M. Fischer;
Grandchildren Amanda
Dee Mervich, Miranda A.
Fischer, Katy Ann Mervich,
Joseph L.A. Mervich,
and numerous nieces and
nephews. His family was
his life and inspiration.
He loved to hunt and fish
on his Gunnison property
and ride his Harley. He
will be missed by a very
large number of friends.
The family will host an
open house at Junior's
home on Sunday, April
26, 2015 from 10:00 AM to
9:00 PM.