Robert Lee Fisher
January 05, 2011
Robert L. Fisher, 88, died Thursday, January 5, 2011 at his home. He was born May 18, 1922, in Topeka, KS to Joseph and Zona Fisher.
He enjoyed painting, gardening and playing the organ. Robert was a long time member of Union Park Baptist Church and most recently First Federated Church. Most of all, Robert enjoyed spending time with his family. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and retired from the Des Moines Register in 1985.
Robert is survived by his wife, Earlene; children, Ed (Candi) Sherwood, Wayne (Jennifer) Fisher, Barry Fisher, Sandra (Jeff) Sieleman and Cynthia (Karl) Korver; grandchildren, Patrick Sherwood, Christopher Sherwood, Matt Sieleman, Ashleah Dumdei, Luke Sieleman, Klint Korver, Tarah Fisher, Lindsay Loomans, Bryan Fisher, Tyler Fisher, Chelsea Fisher, Max Sherwood, and Mason Sherwood; ten great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com.
Shari Olson
01/07/2011
We are so very sorry that you have lost a loved one. We hope that your everlasting memories will be carried with you to help you through these tough days and weeks ahead. May peace be with you knowing you will all be together again.
Dick Christian
01/07/2011
Sorry to hear about Bobs death, he was just like my 2nd dad. I worked with him for many years at the R&T. All of the guys there were just like family. Bob was well liked by everyone in the composing room. He was always fun to be around. I think about my years at the R&T, many found memories of the people and fun times. Dick Christian.
Liz Epperly
01/07/2011
Cindi and Karl:
How does one share feelings of sympathy at these times? Anything said seems so simple and ineffective, however our heart is with you and we offer all our prayers for strength during this time. We don't always know the reasons for His plan, but we do know he plans for the care of all.
Liz Epperly
Mark Lyon
01/07/2011
Several things come to mind in remembering Bob Fisher, he had a friendly smile and out going personality. Bob had a character that was reflected by who lived in him. My sympathy goes out to Earlene and family. God bless, Mark Lyon