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Funeral Date 1 p.m., Wednesday, 6/29, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, Cedar Rapids
Funeral Home Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre
Richard “Dick” Gene Fisher, 90, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Celebration of Life services and military rites will be
1 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, located at 2121 Bowling St. SW., followed by a reception and time to greet the family from 2 to
3 p.m. Private family inurnment will be at a later date in Czech National Cemetery.
Richard was born Feb. 17, 1932, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Albert V. and Elsie (Gregor) Fisher. He grew up in Czech Village with four brothers, graduating from Wilson High School. He loved baseball, playing for Wilson and pitching in the M & J and American Legion leagues. Richard was a proud U.S. Marine, servicing Corsairs and Sky Raiders during the Korean conflict. Semper Fi! He met Donna Crossett when she served him ice cream at the Davis Dairy. They were married at Trinity Methodist church and celebrated their 69th anniversary on May 26. They settled into Cedar Rapids’ Southwest side to raise their family, then enjoyed 30 years living at Lake MacBride before returning to Cedar Rapids.
Dick was a union sheet metal worker for over 42 years at Grissell Company. Working out
doors in all weather, often hanging from scaffolds and rooftops, his craftsmanship can be seen on buildings throughout eastern Iowa. An active member of the Trinity United Methodist, he served the church as Men’s Club president and in many other ways. He played church league softball, golfed and bowled. He was also a member of the Sheet Metal Retirees group and the Cedar Rapids minor league baseball Booster Club. Most of all, he enjoyed fishing, Lake MacBride (every day!) and on Lake Kabetogama. He especially loved pontooning around Lake MacBride with friends and family, and travels around California with his grandsons.
Dick is survived by his wife, Donna; his children, Paula (Dexter) David of Sacramento, Calif., and Russell A. Fisher of Cedar Rapids; two grandchildren, Steven (Alisha) David and Travis David; two great-grandchildren, Elijah and Abigail; his siblings, Robert Fisher, Steven (Linda) Fisher and Gary (Leah) Fisher; his sister-in-law, LaVerne Fisher; as well as his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Charles Fisher; and his sister-in-law, Betty Fisher.
Memorials may be directed to Cedar Rapids Parkinson’s Foundation or Hospice of Mercy in his name.
His family extends a heartfelt thank you to his caregivers including the V.A., Hospice of Mercy, Brightstar, ProMedica, Mercy Palliative Care and especially Dr. Tammy O’Brion and her staff.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.
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