Obit: Fischer, Charles “Chuck” (1942 - 2023)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Fischer, Brusky, Haen, VandeWettering

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 2/08/2023

Fischer, Charles “Chuck” (9 November 1942 – 2 February 2023)

On February 2nd, Chuck Fischer, 80, bid farewell to the life he loved, gently letting go of the hands of his two daughters to courageously make his way into the loving arms of Jesus.

Chuck was born on November 9, 1942, and graduated from Loyal High School in 1960. After receiving his undergraduate degree in political science from UW-Stevens Point in 1964, he continued with a year of graduate studies at DeKalb University in Illinois, obtaining his certification in education. He received his Master’s Degree in History from UW-Oshkosh in 1981.

In the fall of 1965, Chuck began his very successful teaching and coaching career at St. John Nepomucene High School in Little Chute. Upon the closing of St. John in 1973, he accepted a position at Little Chute High School teaching social studies and coaching wrestling and football. He remained at Little Chute until his retirement in 2005. Chuck’s incredibly fulfilling career positively impacted the lives of many students both in and out of the classroom. In response to a 2014 survey by the Post Crescent asking, who was your favorite teacher and why, a former student replied “Chuck Fischer at Little Chute High School. He was intelligent and funny; he encouraged thought and discussion, respected the students and got a lot out of us.” Chuck always expected the best from his students, and he carried these expectations onto the football field where he served as head football coach for his beloved Mustangs from 1985-2000. He always considered his coaching an extension of his classroom instruction and was passionate about the life lessons that could be learned through sports.

Equally as dedicated to his community as his students, Chuck was a member of the Little Chute Village Board for 26 years, serving as a trustee from 1985 to 2007 and then board president from 2007 to 2011. He loved Little Chute from the moment he arrived, made many friends and took a great deal of pride in contributing to the community’s growth and development.

Chuck is survived by his two daughters whom he considered his angels. Melanie (Ken) Haen and Michelle (Cory) VandeWettering always remained close by his side especially during the last leg of his journey. He is further survived by his four grandchildren, Lydia, Logan, Lynea and Libby and two great grandchildren, Brooks and Violet, as well as his sister, Sister Janet Fischer, FSPA of Claxton, GA, his brother, George, and sister-in-law, Merry both of Loyal, nieces Janet, Carrie, Lisa and Amy and nephews Steve and Brian.

He was preceded in death by his father, George Jr., mother, Catherine (Brusky), brother, Donald, sister-in-law, Virginia and infant sister Rita. Chuck will always be remembered for his humor and quick wit, competitive spirit, love for Jeopardy, confidence in young people, integrity and commitment to making the world a better place for all.

A funeral mass for Chuck will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, 411 Vandenbroek St., Little Chute. Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. and will continue until the time of the service.

For online condolences please visit www.verkuilenfh.com. 

Our hearts will be forever grateful for the amazing care provided by the staff at Frontida Assisted Living Facility, our loving nurses from Compassus, DJ and Creation who tenderly ensured his comfort, and faithful friends, Zola, Joan, Ben and Joel who offered encouragement, prayers, support and an abundance of love.