Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 4, 2011, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Joseph A. Fischer, age 85, of St. Cloud who left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on January 30, 2011, while at the St. Cloud V.A. Medical Center. Reverend Alfred Stangl and Reverend Gregory Lieser will officiate. Burial will take place in the Immaculate Conception Parish Cemetery in Rice, Minnesota with full military honors.
Relatives and friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 3 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Parish Prayers will be at 5 p.m. Visitation will continue after 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the church.
Joseph was born April 18, 1925, in St. Cloud, Minnesota to William and Margaret (Herzing) Fischer. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. He married Elaine C. Foehrenbacher on May 21, 1946, at Holy Angel’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. He worked in the construction trades as a union pipefitter, retiring in 1987 from St. Paul Pipefitters Local 455. He was a union member for 55 years. He was a lifetime member of the Eastside VFW Post 4847 and current member of St. Peter’s Parish.
Joseph will be remembered for his sense of humor, his ability to befriend others and his love of family and friends.
Joseph is survived by his children Tom (Colleen) of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Pat (Gary) Soder of St. Cloud, Steve (Karen) of Rice, Mary (Ron) Schroeder of St. Cloud and Dawn Ellingson (Tom Shufelt) of Big Lake, 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, brothers Edwin of Cold Spring and Donald of Oakland, CA and sister Mary Ann Schwefel of Donna, TX.
Preceding him in death were his parents, wife Elaine (2009), daughter Geralyn Schultz (2007), brother Henry and sister Catherine Beckers.
The family would like to thank the staff and residents of Benedict Court for their care and friendship over the last year.
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Dear Family,
Barb & I will always treasure the times we did have with Uncle Joe. Having dinner, Playing dominoes & sharing stories. I will always remember his laughter & his sincerity when we discussed things. Joe is now in the best place their is with our Lord & he is pain free. He will always be missed and loved. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill Fischer
, Nephew
What can you say about Joe except that he was such a wonderful man who loved his family. I have many fond memories while sitting around the dining room table listening to the change bags jingle which was the clue it was time to play cards. He was one that could always put a smile on your face with his quick witted off the wall comments. You will be missed Grandpa.
Eric Schroeder
, Grandchild
We would like to sincerely share with you all our thoughts and prayers. Love, Cathy and Lynda and our families.
Cathy Pounds, Lynda McManigle
, Friends of Steve February 3, 2011
Joe was a wonderful friend and will be sadly missed.
Phil & Doris Saldana
, Friend February 2, 2011
Joe told me he was ready to go.He was always fun with his come backs over the phone and never complained. God Bless You Joe You will be missed by many.
Donald B Fischer
, Brother February 1, 2011
Dear Family,
Barb & I will always treasure the times we did have with Uncle Joe. Having dinner, Playing dominoes & sharing stories. I will always remember his laughter & his sincerity when we discussed things. Joe is now in the best place their is with our Lord & he is pain free. He will always be missed and loved. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill Fischer
, Nephew
What can you say about Joe except that he was such a wonderful man who loved his family. I have many fond memories while sitting around the dining room table listening to the change bags jingle which was the clue it was time to play cards. He was one that could always put a smile on your face with his quick witted off the wall comments. You will be missed Grandpa.
Eric Schroeder
, Grandchild
We would like to sincerely share with you all our thoughts and prayers. Love, Cathy and Lynda and our families.
Cathy Pounds, Lynda McManigle
, Friends of Steve February 3, 2011
Joe was a wonderful friend and will be sadly missed.
Phil & Doris Saldana
, Friend February 2, 2011
Joe told me he was ready to go.He was always fun with his come backs over the phone and never complained. God Bless You Joe You will be missed by many.
Donald B Fischer
, Brother February 1, 2011
Dear Family,
Barb & I will always treasure the times we did have with Uncle Joe. Having dinner, Playing dominoes & sharing stories. I will always remember his laughter & his sincerity when we discussed things. Joe is now in the best place their is with our Lord & he is pain free. He will always be missed and loved. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill Fischer
, Nephew
What can you say about Joe except that he was such a wonderful man who loved his family. I have many fond memories while sitting around the dining room table listening to the change bags jingle which was the clue it was time to play cards. He was one that could always put a smile on your face with his quick witted off the wall comments. You will be missed Grandpa.