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In Memory Of

John Charles Fischer, age 51, of Anchorage, AK

November 22, 1963 – November 10, 2015

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

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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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Service Schedule

Funeral Mass

12:10 p.m.

Monday November 23, 2015

Saint Mary Catholic Community

1700 Missoula Ave

Helena, Montana 59601

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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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  1. Lynn and pat hellman says

    November 18, 2015 at 8:17 am

    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

  2. Ellen Stergios Weiss says

    November 18, 2015 at 8:32 am

    To Andrew, Mary Ellen, Bill, Cathy, Gretchen & Joe,

    I am so very sorry to hear of John’s passing.

  3. Beth Sterling says

    November 18, 2015 at 10:26 am

    I am so sorry for the pain and heartache of losing John. Blessings to all of you.

  4. Brian ehli says

    November 18, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    We lost a good man and a good friend, husband, and father.

    My condolences to everyone who John touched

  5. David Black says

    November 18, 2015 at 4:04 pm

    My condolences, sorry for your loss.

  6. John Hummel says

    November 18, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    Sorry to hear this. We just got back into contact. Please accept our heartfelt sorrow. Ther are never enough words.
    The Hummels

  7. Katie Kehew Setzer says

    November 18, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    MaryEllen – I can’t even imagine. So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your whole family!

  8. Darla Kendall says

    November 18, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    I’m so saddened by this. I’m truly sorry. God bless and God Speed

  9. Sara Whaley Tempel says

    November 18, 2015 at 6:30 pm

    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.

  10. Wendy Graveley says

    November 19, 2015 at 7:12 am

    Mary Ellen – Thinking of you in this time of sorrow. Always cherish the memories. My prayers are with you and your family.

  11. Terry Stekly says

    November 19, 2015 at 7:17 am

    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

  12. skipp vandecar says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:44 am

    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

  13. Jena Anderson says

    November 19, 2015 at 3:13 pm

    Mary Ellen,
    So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts. Take Care

  14. Arlene Anders says

    November 19, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    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

  15. tony n Joan Jasumback says

    November 19, 2015 at 10:01 pm

    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

  16. Jeff Anders says

    November 21, 2015 at 8:37 am

    Extending my condolences to everyone in the Fischer family…

  17. Jon Speiser says

    November 21, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    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.

  18. Jim Greil says

    November 22, 2015 at 6:23 pm

    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.

  19. Laurie Hoppe Alteneder says

    November 22, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    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.

  20. Sean McBroom says

    June 7, 2016 at 11:14 am

    So sorry to hear about John. My prayers to the entire Fischer clan.

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Service Schedule

Funeral Mass

12:10 p.m.

Monday November 23, 2015

Saint Mary Catholic Community

1700 Missoula Ave

Helena, Montana 59601

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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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