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Albert Karl Fischer
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Al Fischer was born on October 15,1931 in Newark, New Jersey, the only child of Albert and Vilma Fischer, who had immigrated from a village in what is now Slovakia. He grew up in Newark, NJ where, at Barringer High School, he was a violinist in the orchestra and graduated as class valedictorian. He studied chemistry, mathematics, and philosophy at University College, New York University where he graduated with a BA in Chemistry in 1953, followed by an MA and Ph.D in Physical Chemistry from Harvard University in 1958. His career began at Union Carbide in Niagara Falls, NY and later Charleston, WV. In 1962, he took a position as Research Scientist (chemist) at Argonne National Laboratory, where he worked for 42 years.
Al met Betty in 1957 and they married in 1959. They had three sons, George, Charles and Steven and they lived in Western Springs, IL for 56 years before moving to Plymouth Place in La Grange Park, IL.
Al had a lifelong interest in photography and was a member of the Salt Creek Camera Club. He also enjoyed woodworking and carpentry, reading, music, travel, walking and long camping trips with his young family. Al was a long time member of the Unitarian Church of Hinsdale, where he served on many committees and as a board member, religious education teacher and volunteer.
A devoted husband and father, Al is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary E. "Betty" Deiwert Fischer and children George (Laura), Charles and Steven; granddaughters Gabrielle (Jack) & Rachel; great-grandsons Jack & Finn. He is also survived by brother-in-law, George S. Deiwert (Yoshiko); niece Sarah; sister-in law Sharon Rardon; nephews David and Dan.
A celebration of Al's life will be held Saturday, June 10, 11:00 a.m. at the Unitarian Church of Hinsdale, 17 W Maple St, Hinsdale, IL 60521, with a reception to follow.
Donations in Al's memory may be made to the Unitarian Church of Hinsdale Endowment Fund or charity of one's choice.
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Jazmina Baukys
August 22, 2023
Wow! New York University? PhD from Harvard! My husband and I remember Al with gratitude as we got to enjoy him while meeting him in WS on all of our numberous jaunts. Such a gracious, thoughtful, stalwart man. And beautifully humorous. Frequently smiling as he walked our neighborhood. With his love, Betty, the two made a strong couple of two brilliant, heartful, friendly and engaging individuals. Charlie, their families, and all of their friends are greatly fortunate to have known him. We are better humans because of Al.
Jim Murray
June 9, 2023
One of the pleasures of the men´s group meetings was listening to his comments.
Kathy Ambo
June 8, 2023
Dear Charlie
My sincere condolence I know how special your parents were to you Thinking of you Kathy Ambo
Dr. Darren Howard
June 7, 2023
Al was a kind and gentle man who is greatly missed by his friends At the Unitarian church of Hinsdale
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Laurie Goshorn
June 5, 2023
He had a rich, full life. What a lovely gift he leaves behind in his family and his friends.
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