Obit: Fischer, Robert R. (1922 - 1983)

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

Surnames: Fischer, Harper, Shutter, Ott

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 6/9/1983

Fischer, Robert R. (29 September 1922 – 6 June 1983) With Flag

Neillsville native Robert R. Fischer, 60, who was active in numerous state Masonry, died on Monday morning, June 6. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Riverview Hospital in Wis. Rapids.

The deceased was born on September 29, 1922, in Neillsville to Irvin and Beula (Harper) Fischer. He received his education in Greenwood, graduating from Greenwood High in 1941. He then worked as a cheesemaker and manager of a cheese factory in Greenwood until 1944 when he entered the U.S. Army. Prior to his discharge in 1946, he served with the 738th Tank Battalion in Europe, Africa and Asia.

When Fischer returned from the military, he married Reba Shutter in Tomah ceremonies. He then worked for the Marathon County milk quality program. In 1949, he began work for the state as a dairy and food inspector and the couple made their home in Plymouth. In 1952, they moved to Nekoosa. In 1976, due to failing health he retired from his state position. Fischer also owned and operated Rebob Trailer Sales in Wis. Rapids from 1964 to 1979.

Fischer was very active in Masonic organizations. He was past patron of the Rainbow Chapter No.86 of the Order of the Eastern Star. He was also past Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star for Wisconsin and served as past High Priest of the Royal Arch Masons.

His Masonic-connected memberships included the F&AM Lodge No. 224 of Marshfield, the Eau Claire Consistory, The Zor Shrine of Madison, The Royal Arch Masons No. 49 of Wis. Rapids and the Order of the Eastern Star Rainbow Chapter No. 87 of Wis. Rapids.

Surviving him, besides his wife, is a daughter, Jacqueline, of Nekoosa. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were to be held today (Thursday, June 9) at 1:30 p.m. from the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville. The Rev. Howard Ott of the United Methodist Church was to officiate with burial to be made in the Neillsville City Cemetery. (Visitation was to be held on Wednesday evening from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. and again on Thursday morning until time of service. Masonic services were to be held at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday followed by Order of the Eastern Star services.)