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Richard W. Fisher

December 2nd, 1934 – September 14th, 2022

Richard W. Fisher, 87, of Astoria, IL, passed away at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital Emergency Room in Rushville, IL. He was born on December 2, 1934 in Beardstown, IL, the son of Riley M. and Gladys M. (Vaughn) Fisher. Rich married Willa Swan on October 28, 1956 in Beardstown. Willa preceded Richard in death on April 3, 2013.

Also preceding Rich in death, is his grandson, Brandon Welker, granddaughter, Jessica Fisher, sister, Judy Silsby, and 3 brothers, Ron Fisher, Riley Fisher Jr., and Larry Smith Fisher.

Surviving are three sons, Dick (and Linda) Fisher, Hank Fisher, both of Summum, and Joe (and Angie) Fisher, of Astoria; one daughter, Jody Davis of Astoria; 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, and one brother, Norm (and Reba) Fisher of Beardstown, IL.

Richard was a farmer and laborer for Pekin 231.

Richard enjoyed coon hunting and was a member of the Coon Hunters Association. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing poker and pitch, and spending time with his kids and grandkids. Richard was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.

Cremations rites have been accorded. Interment will be in the Summum Cemetery at a later date.

Condolences


September 15th, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss. Kelly

September 15th, 2022

So sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim and Deb Park

September 15th, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Darrell and Debby Pierce

September 15th, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all the family. Dee Jones

September 15th, 2022

So sorry for your loss
Thinking of you all
Gary, Bev Taylor, Miranda & Tristan

September 15th, 2022

Sorry for your loss. He was a good Ole neighbor. Larry and Gloria

September 15th, 2022

Sorry for your loss.
Robert and Susan Cameron

September 15th, 2022

Our thoughts and prayers for the Fisher family. Christine & Bob Gunn

September 15th, 2022

So sorry Gale & Annie

September 15th, 2022

So very sorry for the loss of your loved one. Thoughts are with you all. Marsha Thomas

September 15th, 2022

So sorry, loved visiting with Rich when he would come to the hardware store. Tommy and Pam Trone

September 15th, 2022

So very sorry for your loss. Tim, Jennifer, Connor and Claire

September 15th, 2022

So sorry for your familys loss.he is with willa again.love you all .your cousin little ila smith

September 15th, 2022

My sympathy to Joe, Jody, Hank, and Dick and all the family.He was such a good guy and so much fun. He will be missed by all his family and friends. Carolyn Cripe

September 15th, 2022

So sorry for your loss.Hugs and prayers. Alan and Georgiana Clemens

September 15th, 2022

Sorry for your family’s loss Dave & Marge Dunbar

September 15th, 2022

We are so sorry for your loss of Rich. He was a good man and will be missed. Alice and Wendell Clanin

September 15th, 2022

So very sorry for your family’s loss. Roberta Oest

September 15th, 2022

So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the whole family. Brian Bucher

September 15th, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Harold and Joyce Belville

September 16th, 2022

So sorry for your loss, Rich was one of the best.Bob enjoyed taking him for breakfast and Hank and him giving each other hell! He's has no pain now and he's with Willa. Prayers and big hugs, Love, Bob and Susie

September 16th, 2022

Sorry for your families loss, Roy Robert Amy & Noah

September 16th, 2022

So sorry for your loss. He was always a hoot to watch playing cards up town. Penny Collins.

September 16th, 2022

Im sorry for your loss your dad was a great guy i dont know if he ever figured out what a rose bud was jen and i loved your mom snd dad they both be misded

September 16th, 2022

Condolences to the family.
Sandy Rawley Page

September 16th, 2022

Worked with your pops at Duck Creek in the late 70's early 80's Always enjoyed talking with him Union Strong

September 16th, 2022

So, so sorry for your loss. Family in our thoughts and prayers. Mike and Donna Shirley

September 16th, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Marilyn Shawgo

September 17th, 2022

You and Dick are in my thoughts and prayers.

September 17th, 2022

So very sorry, he will be greatly missed. He was one of a kind. Dave and Debbie C

September 17th, 2022

Very sorry for your loss prayers to all. Glenna Parry/ Tammy Baldry

September 17th, 2022

So sorry for your families loss. Roger and Linda Schneider

September 18th, 2022

I am so sorry for the passing of Rich. He was kind, generous, funny, and could tell the best stories. Most of all he loved each of his family members unconditionally. He was a dandy!

September 18th, 2022

So sorry for your loss. “Gizzard Head” probably has a pitch game going on up above. Barb Rodda

September 19th, 2022

So sorry for your family's loss, Rich will be missed ,LuAnn and Charlie

September 22nd, 2022

Condolences to you
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Jeffrey L Smith

October 5th, 2022

Sorry to hear of your loss,Hank and Dick

October 13th, 2022

My sincere condolences to his family.

October 13th, 2022

My sincere condolences to his family. Randy Kinnamon