Obituary - Richard Bernhard Fischer 1917-2012

Richard Bernhard Fischer, age 94, died Aug. 7, 2012 at Ellinwood District Hospital. He was born Aug. 12, 1917 at rural Seward, KS., the son of Johann Karl and Antje Mareka (Ukens) Fischer.

A life-long resident of the Stafford County area, he was a farmer/stockman with memberships to Peace Church, rural Hudson and the American Legion, Great Bend.

During WWII, he served his country in the U.S. Army. On Oct. 11, 1953, he married Ruth Irene (Ohlrogge) at Radium, KS., she preceded him in death.

Survivors include, a son, Dale Fischer and a daughter, Gayla Duncan and husband Stewart, all of rural Stafford Co., KS.; grandchildren, Jeremiah, Reilly and wife Kara and Angela Duncan; a great grandson, Connor Duncan.

He was preceded in death by brothers Willie, John and Edwin and sisters Bertha Eggers and Minnie Kottwitz.

Funeral services were Sunday, August 12 at Peace Church north of Hudson with Pastor Wade Russell presiding. Burial was at the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Peace Church building fund in care of the funeral home

Services provided by

Minnis Chapel, Inc.

526 E. 4th, P.O. Box 34,

St. John, KS 67576.

620-786-9440

St. John News

August. 15, 2012