Daniel Raymond Fischer

Daniel Raymond Fischer, 74, of Edgewood, KY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 8, 2025. He was often referred to as "Dan" or "Fish" by his family and friends. Dan was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He was a graduate of Holy Cross High School and a member of Holy Cross Church in Covington (Latonia), KY. Dan worked as a clerk with L&N Railroad and retired from CSX Railroad. He was an avid golfer. With his good friend, the late Paul Fossett, Dan organized and ran the Pete Stuntebeck Classic, a high-stakes scramble tournament that brought the best golfers in the tri-state to Twin Oaks to raise scholarship funds for golfers at local universities. Dan enjoyed reading, (especially biographies). He had a passion for collecting coins, pottery and antiques of all kinds. Dan was preceded in death by his parents: Ray and Virginia Fischer. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 50 years: Frankie Fischer; daughter: Mindy (Ryan) Pesce; brother: Tim (Jennie) Fischer; niece: Stephanie (Josh) Megerle; nephew: Sean (Cassie Marie) Fischer; grandsons: David (Randi) Smith and John (Nikki) Gibson, Stewart Cahill and Thomas Cahill and several great-grandchildren. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Connley Brothers Funeral Home, 11 East Southern Avenue, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015. Funeral Service and Honor Guard Service will take place on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Connley Brothers Funeral Home, 11 East Southern Avenue, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015. Memorials are suggested to Kenton County Animal Services, 1020 Mary Laidley Road, Covington, KY 41017. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015 is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com