David Fischer

David A. Fischer, 73, passed away at his home in Oak Grove, MN as he was surrounded by family on November 2, 2022. He was the first son born on July 14, 1949 to Fred and Viola Fischer of Clara City, MN.

David graduated high school in his home town of Clara City before joining the U.S. Navy where he served 6 years and received Sailor of the Year honors for the USS Ogden Command. David became trained as an electrician in the Navy, a skill that served him well in his 34 years at Burlington Northern Sante Fe (BNSF) railroad where he retired in 2009. During his time in the Navy, David met his loving wife of 51 years, Kathy Fischer (Bruce) and had three children, Kari (Graydon) Fowler, Dawn Fischer, and Jason (Amanda) Fischer. David and Kathy raised their family in Barstow, CA where they lived over 40 years before moving to Minnesota in 2019, to join the rest of the family.

David's greatest joy was being with family and adventuring outdoors, a love that he passed along to his kids, grandkids, Cody (Kayla) Fowler, Austin Fowler, and Shaylyn Fowler, and his great grandson, Luke Fowler. He enjoyed telling fish stories from his various deep sea fishing adventures or from his annual lake vacations with his parents, brother, sister, and their families. Everyone loved sitting around the cabin table eating bars, drinking coffee, and listening to stories of their shenanigans from years past. His laugh could fill the room. One of his favorite adventures was going to the boundary waters canoe area with his family, where he showcased his various outdoor skills including hanging the food bag using rope and a couple twigs, a skill that is still a challenge to his kids and grandkids.

David was a man of faith and mentored many men in his years, some who David considered his extended family. His enduring faith, even through sickness, was a testament to his deeply held belief in God and His Word.

David was preceeded in death by his parents. He is survived by brother Jim Fischer and sister Cindy Fischer.

An open house to honor and celebrate David's life will be held on December 7th, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at North Oaks West Recreation Center, 14 West Pleasant Lake Road, North Oaks, MN. Flowers are welcome and can be sent to Dawn Fischer at 18 East Oaks Road, North Oaks, MN 55127. As an option to flowers, the family requests spending some quality time outdoors with your loved ones in his memory.

His earthly body may have failed but his spirit lives on in heaven.

When peace, like a river attendeth my way

When sorrow like a sea billow rolls;

Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul.