Robert "Bob" L. Fisher Obituary (1941

Robert Lee Fishers life began in Ames, Iowa Iowa on October 5, 1941 when he was born to Opal and Grover Fisher. His life with us here ended on February 4, 2018 after a tough battle with cancer. Although these dates are important, it is what happened in between these dates that make up his extraordinary life filled with rich experiences, friends, family, and love. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Fredregill Funeral Home in Zearing from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. A private burial will be held at the Lincoln Township Cemetery in Zearing, Iowa. After graduating from Ames High School in 1959, Robert joined the Plumber and Steamfitters Local 33 where he met and befriended so many wonderful people throughout his career. He remained a proud member until the time of his death. On April 8, 1972, Robert married Joreen Towle and they made their life in Zearing, Iowa with their five 'rugrats'--Carol, Robert, Sherry, Julie and Ann. Family was important to Robert, and his fondest memories were of those spent on the lake fishing, tubing and skiing with his kids and grandchildren. Left behind to take their own fish off the hook is Joreen, his wife of 45 years, his daughters Carol (Bob), Sherry (Ben), Julie (Rod), Ann (Jim); his son Robert (Esie); 13 grandchildren, Robert (Sarah), Chris, Matt (Rachel), Jacob (Melissa), Michael, Janey, Morgan, Madison (Matt), Nathan, Haley, Dustin, Gabrielle, and Adam as well as two great grandchildren, Robert and Claude. Also left to cherish his memory is his best friend since elementary school, Mike (Marilyn) Phares. This friendship spanned over 70 years and the two collected a lifetime of shared experiences. Robert was always grateful for this friendship and it was one of the reasons his journey was remarkable. Robert is preceded in death by this parents, two brothers (Roger and David) and Grandson (Curtis).