John Charles Fischer, 51, has broken free of his earthly burdens in the vastness of Alaska.
Funeral Mass will be held in Helena Montana at 12:10 pm on November 23, 2015 at St. Mary Catholic Community, followed by a Reception at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N Montana Avenue, (406) 442-8520.
John was born in Boise, Idaho on November 22, 1963. He graduated from Loyola-Sacred Heart High School in Missoula and continued on to pursue careers in health, education and the trades. John was married to Mary Ellen (Close) Fischer on August 8, 1992.
John’s life was too short to actualize all his dreams and potentials, though he found great success and joy on the LSH Speech Team, playing football, and especially competing in road bike racing throughout the Northwest. His quick wit and imagination entertained many, and his loss has been a great sorrow to his family.
John is survived by his son Andrew John Fischer, and wife Mary Ellen Fischer of Helena Montana; his 4 siblings, William A. (Bill), Catherine, Gretchen and Joseph Fischer of Missoula; his nieces and nephews; and the rest of his family and friends.
John is preceded in death by his parents, William Charles Fischer and Joan Sahlen Fuchs Fischer; as well as his sisters Anne and Mary Fischer.
A Funeral Mass will be at 12:10 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2015 at Saint Mary Catholic Community, 1700 Missoula Ave. A reception will immediately follow at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home in the social hall, 3750 N. Montana Ave. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the Joan Fischer Children’s Fund c/o 301 W Alder St Missoula MT 59802.
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
12:10 p.m.
Monday November 23, 2015
Saint Mary Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Ave
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
Following the funeral Mass
Monday November 23, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
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Lynn and pat hellman says
We remember all of you much love and prayers during this difficult time all of you are wonderful,Bill do you still have fish store Cathy are you at sentinel Gretchen are you in California Joe are you teaching. Would love to you hear about all of you
Ellen Stergios Weiss says
To Andrew, Mary Ellen, Bill, Cathy, Gretchen & Joe,
I am so very sorry to hear of John’s passing.
Beth Sterling says
I am so sorry for the pain and heartache of losing John. Blessings to all of you.
Brian ehli says
We lost a good man and a good friend, husband, and father.
My condolences to everyone who John touched
David Black says
My condolences, sorry for your loss.
John Hummel says
Sorry to hear this. We just got back into contact. Please accept our heartfelt sorrow. Ther are never enough words.
The Hummels
Katie Kehew Setzer says
MaryEllen – I can’t even imagine. So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your whole family!
Darla Kendall says
I’m so saddened by this. I’m truly sorry. God bless and God Speed
Sara Whaley Tempel says
So very sorry to hear of John’s passing. His bright soul touched all who knew him and his sense of humor was like none other. Blessings to you all.
Wendy Graveley says
Mary Ellen – Thinking of you in this time of sorrow. Always cherish the memories. My prayers are with you and your family.
Terry Stekly says
Dear Cathy, I am thinking about you and your family in this time of sadness and grief. Never an easy time for the people left behind. May the memories of John serve you all well in your healing.
Love,
Terry Stekly
skipp vandecar says
John was a Facebook friend, I met 2 or 3 years ago, I like birds, John Loved Tumbler Pigeons, We chatted and bantered often on the Facebook, Called on a few occasions. wanten to know the latest guitar story or telling me about the bike he had on order… My heart goes out to his family, John will be missed, He was good for me…. Godspeed my Friend
Jena Anderson says
Mary Ellen,
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts. Take Care
Arlene Anders says
Gretchen and family, so sorry to hear that John passed away, he will be missed by his wife and son and all of his siblings. Remember stories that Jeff shared while you all were in speech and debate years ago. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Arlene
tony n Joan Jasumback says
we are thinking of all of you with love. Hugs to you all. Hug each other tight And stay close. We are in Arizona again but will be there in spirit. Joan n tony
Jeff Anders says
Extending my condolences to everyone in the Fischer family…
Jon Speiser says
My deepest sympathies to John’s wife, son, brothers, sisters, and extended family. John was smart, charismatic, and could talk himself into or out of most any situation. I have good memories, RIP my friend.
Jim Greil says
I was so sorry to hear about John’s passing. He was always quick with a joke or a comment, had a pet name for everybody, and was an eternal optimist. I can hardly ever remember talking to John without a smile on his face. My deepest sympathy to his family. He will be missed.
Laurie Hoppe Alteneder says
Bill, Cathy, Gretchen, Joe and families,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.
Sean McBroom says
So sorry to hear about John. My prayers to the entire Fischer clan.