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Raymond Fisher Obituary
July 31, 1944 - January 23, 2022
Father Raymond Fisher, age 77, of Fremont passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 in Fremont Memorial Hospital. He was born July 31, 1944 in Toledo to Joseph and Edna (Brighton) Fisher. A graduate of Central Catholic High School, he earned his Bachelor's Degree at the former St. Mary College in Colleby, KY. He then earned his Master's degree in Church Administration from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Fr. Fisher then earned his Masters in Divinity from Mount St. Mary of the West in Cincinnati, OH in 1971. He was ordained on May 29, 1971. Fr. Fisher began as Associate Pastor at St. Joseph in Maumee then went on to Rosary Cathedral also serving as Associate Pastor. In 1981, he became Pastor at Rosary Cathedral and served in the same capacity at St. John in Lima, St. Mary in Norwalk, St. Alphonsus in Monroeville and St. Francis de Sales in Toledo. In 1988 he became Associate Pastor at St. Joseph in Sylvania and finished his associate pastorate at St. Clement in Toledo in 2000. Since then, Fr. Fisher has been a Chaplain for various diocesan facilities including St. Bernardine Home in Fremont and served as a retired priest until 2019.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Robert, Joseph, John and Joan Fisher. He is survived by a sister, Rita Konzen; and loving nieces and nephews; cousins; and friends.
The Reception of the Body will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 30, 2022 at St. Joseph Church, 104 W. Broadway, Maumee, Ohio 43537 where visitation will be until 5 p.m. Visitation will continue on Monday, January 31 after 9 a.m. where the Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. with Bishop Daniel Thomas, Bishop of Toledo as the Principle Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements entrusted to Mason-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, Maumee and condolences may be shared with the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com.
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Lori Kamelesky
February 3, 2022
The 1st time I met Fr. Ray I told him I would never forget his name because he was a "ray of sunshine & fisher of men". I would turn to him for guidance in the very worst times of my life. He never failed to give me words of wisdom I'll cherish always. This past Fall I sent him a card with a Stingray fish & Sun that said just what I told him when we met. He sent me a note at Christmas & signed it "still Shining". He always will! I'm sorry I just found out today or I would have been at his funeralLori
Barbara J Fisher
January 31, 2022
God be with you Father. So happy we had time together at Saint Frances. You are a one in a million friend. Love you. So happy you are finally with God. Prayers and love forever.
Elizabeth Kuszmaul
January 30, 2022
Fr. Ray, alias computer mouse at St. Clement, was the second priest to really be Christ to me. Forever grateful for having know him and his impact on my life. As a teacher and parishioner at St. Clement I always enjoyed his homilies.
Nxt Dr lot 35/LISA(KEITH)LAVINE
January 30, 2022
F. RAY INDEED, WAS A "VERY" CARING, SUPPORTIVE, FUNNY & KNOWLEDGEABLE MAN. IN THE SHORT TIME THAT I KNEW HIM, I HAD GROWN TO LOVE HIM AS A FRIEND. IT "SINCERELY" WAS AN HONOR TO KNOW SUCH A GREAT MAN & HIS FAITH TRULY WAS BEYOND WORDS. FATHER RAY HELPED & TAUGHT ME ALOT!! ALSO QUITE A BIT OF FOLKS KNEW THAT I THOUGHT OF F. RAY AS MY ANGEL BECAUSE OF HOW HELPFUL HE WAS TO ME. IT WAS ALL SO GREATLY APPRECIATED. OUR WONDERFUL MAN OF GOD REST IN PEACE.
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Rita Rogers Kerstiens
January 27, 2022
I can only say what I always said about Father Ray- he was a true priest, dedicated to his people wherever he was assigned. He was one of the kindest priests assigned to St. Clement, when I taught there. He made everyone feel special and all loved him.
The Mercy sisters in Fremont appreciated him as their chaplain.
May he rest in heavenly peace..
Condolences to all family and friends who loved him.
Chrissy & Bill Binder
January 26, 2022
Ray was our neighbor at the park in Fremont, we winter in Florida and was VERY SAD to learn of his passing. He always kept us laughing , made the best homemade soup for us. Such a kind kind man and we will sure miss him when we return to Ohio. He was always busy in his beautiful yard and gave me Roses out of his flower garden. We love you Ray.
Christine Rupp
January 26, 2022
What a great man of God! He came many times to visit with the Priests in Residence at The Little Sisters of the Poor/now The Gardens of St. Francis. He always had at least one joke for me as he signed in at the Front Desk. He always made me laugh no matter how corny the joke! He was always upbeat despite his health issues. I missed seeing him when his health failed. He was always a bright spot in my day! Holy and humble are two things that come to mind when I think of Fr. Ray. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord.
mary brigid danaher, rsm
January 26, 2022
Rita, we felt like we knew you from Fr Ray, and so want to offer you sympathy. He was wonderful to us here at St Bernardine's. You and your family are in our prayers.
Mary Canales, and family
January 25, 2022
Prayers and thoughts, with real love,
To Connie and Neil and family.
He was a wonderful blessing to me, my family, and to everyone who knew him.
Mary Canales
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