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Donald Fisher Obituary
Donald Jefferson Fisher, 100, passed away on 21 February 2018 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton Ohio. He was born on June 19, 1917 in Ashland Ohio to Joseph and Myrtle (Feicht) Fisher.
Don grew up in the New England area. He graduated from Syracuse University in New York in 1940 with a bachelor's degree in Business and married Laura Neuenschwander the same year. He joined the Navy in 1942 and served in the Pacific as a Japanese translator and contracting officer. After his military service, he worked in contracting for the Department of Defense and retired in 1972. He then went to work for Weyerhaeuser in Washington.
He enjoyed playing golf, discussing politics, and playing bridge with his numerous friends Don was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Laura, brothers Joseph and Robert Fisher, and sister Bonnie van Deveer.
Don is survived by his son Jeff (Barb) Fisher of Dayton Ohio; three grandchildren Marc (Amy) Fisher, Jennifer (Wade) May, and John (Angela) Fisher all of Dayton Ohio. He had four great-grandchildren, Alexa Petrus, Branden Fisher, Jaxson Fisher, and Lillian Fisher.
At the request of Don, no memorial service will be held. Burial will be at Tahoma National Cemetery in Washington.
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Kathy Petrus
February 24, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Don Fisher. We never knew him personally, but we know that he was dearly loved by his family and friends, who will forever keep him in their hearts.
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Jennifer May
February 23, 2018
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Jennifer May
February 23, 2018
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Jennifer May
February 23, 2018
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Jennifer May
February 23, 2018
100th birthday
Jennifer May
February 23, 2018
100th birthday
Jennifer May
February 23, 2018
100th birthday
Jennifer May
February 23, 2018
100th birthday
Jennifer May
February 23, 2018
Richard Wagner
February 23, 2018
Our deepest sympathies to the family of Don Fisher, who sold us their condo in Des Moines and remained friends with us for years.
Richard and Barbara Wagner
Liz Bryant
February 23, 2018
Don Fisher was such a wonderful man! Wicked sense of humor, keen mind, and always smiling. He shall be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to your family.
- Elizabeth Bryant, Woodbridge VA
Michael Martin
February 23, 2018
My heart and prayers go out to your family. Don was such an interesting gentleman. Your family's love of him, inclusion of him in your lives and respect for him was amazing.
Jennifer May
February 23, 2018
You are missed Sir Grandpa Fisher.
Jennifer May
February 23, 2018
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