Richard Fisher

Richard W. Fisher, 86, of Payne, passed away at 8 am, Monday, February 23rd, 2009 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born in Fort Wayne on July 18, 1922, the son of the late Frank and Sarah (Hoffman) Fisher.

Dick retired from General Electric, Fort Wayne, was a member of Fort Wayne Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 248 & the Paulding Historical Society. He enjoyed fishing & gardening.

On April 11, 1969 Dick married Florence Williams Green who survives.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Florence; daughter, Cozette Carlisle of Alton, Illinois; son, Carl of Fort Wayne; stepdaughters, Carol Richmond of New Haven & Janet Evans of Payne; sister, Betty Dull & brother, Daniel both of Fort Wayne; several grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

He is preceded in death by 8 sisters and brothers.

Services are at Dooley Funeral Home, 5761 SR 500, Payne, at 11 am on Friday, February 27th, with Rev. Donna Stutzman officiating.

He will be laid to rest at Lehman Cemetery, Payne.

Viewing is Thursday, 2-4 & 6-8 pm, at Dooley Funeral Home, Payne and Friday, one hour prior to his service.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center or Paulding Area Visiting Nurses.

Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com