DUANE J (JERRY) FISHER,
of Stevens Point, died Saturday morning at St. Michael's Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer on Jan. 27, 2007. Age: 59. Duane was born on July 17, 1947
in Stevens Point. He was the son of the late William & Delores (NEE: Dykas) Fisher. He attended local schools, and graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School in 1965.
He married the former Dona Alm on November 24, 1966 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Stevens Point. After their marriage, the couple settled in Stevens Point. His wife Dona survives. On January 22, 1966 Duane joined the Army National Guard in Stevens Point. He served for 6 years, and was honorably discharged on January 22, 1972. Duane worked for Consolidated Papers – Stevens Point Division for over 40 years, retiring in April 2006 due to his health. Duane enjoyed spending time with his family, loved Duck Hunting in North Dakota, and enjoyed trap shooting and fishing.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS A MEMORIAL IN HIS NAME WILL BE ESTABLISHED AT A LATER DATE.
SURVIVORS:
Wife:
Dona Fisher of Stevens Point
1 Daughter:
Sara (Christopher) Schroeder of Stevens Point
1 Son:
Chad (Nena Henaman) Fisher of Madison, Wisc.
Grandchildren:
Chloe & Alexander Schroeder
Sister in Law
Judy Fisher of Stevens Point
Niece:
Lori (Jack) Britz of Stevens Point
Nephew:
Scott (Amy) Fisher and their children, Aiden, Zane & Makenna of Stevens Point
Preceded in death by: Parents, Step Mother, Grace Fisher, Brothers: Bruce & William;
and Niece, Heidi Fisher.
FUNERAL MASS: 11:00 AM TUESDAY ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. BURIAL IN THE GUARDIAN ANGEL CEMETERY. FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY CALL FROM 9:00 AM TUESDAY AT THE ST. FAUSTINA ROOM OF ST. PETER'S CHURCH UNTIL THE TIME FOR MASS. THE PISARSKI/DZIKOSKI FUNERAL HOME IS ASSISTING THE FAMILY WITH ARRANGEMENTS. ONLINE CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO www.pisarskifuneralhome.com.
PISARSKI / DZIKOSKI FUNERAL HOME,
STEVEN POINT, 344-4595