Thursday, September 13, 2012

Robert L. "Bob" Fisher (September 12, 2012)

Robert L. "Bob" Fisher, 92, of Greenville, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 12, 2012 at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville,Ohio.

He was born March 30, 1920 in Bradford, Ohio, son of the late Ott and Opal (Detrick) Fisher. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a grandson, Josh Fisher; a brother, Frank (Lucille) Fisher; and sisters, Ondalee (Ted) Williams, Evelyn (JE) Williams, and Janette (Bud) Moore.

Bob had spent most of his life working as a salesman for The Treaty Company. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Greenville where he served as a deacon. He was also a member of the Darke County Shrine Club, Masonic Lodge #140, Liar's Club and Elk's Lodge #1139.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jane (Ross) Fisher whom he married on August 8, 1943 ; children, Robert E. (Marlene) Fisher, of Coldwater; Cindy (James L.) Lutz, of Lancaster; Jason (Christy) Fisher, and Richard Fisher, of Greenville; grandchildren, Nickolas (Amy) Fisher, Julie (Ted) Ruchty, Stacy (Bob) Larkin, Jody (Jeff) Dupler, and Eli Fisher; great grandchildren, Betsy, LeAnn, Ted, Kevin, Michael, David, Chris, Lydia, Katie, Natalie, Shelby, Emily, Josie and Jared; a brother-in-law, Ted Williams; and neices and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 15 at the 1st Presbyterian Church 114 E 4th Street Greenville, Ohio with Pastor John Person officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be given to the Darke County Shrine Club.

Arrangements have been entrusted with the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com