Obituary: Fred E. Fisher

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In memory of

Fred E. Fisher

of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Friday, February 26, 2010 at the Winner Regional Nursing Home at the age of 82

Fred E. Fisher was born August 29, 1927, on his parents’ homestead eight miles south of Kadoka, the son of Kenard D. Fisher, Sr. and Elsie Marie (Enders) Fisher. He grew up on the farm-ranch and received his education at the Wells Rural School.
As a young man he started his career working at Sale Barns. He worked for over 31 years at the Martin Livestock Auction, as well as the Philip, Presho, and Winner Livestock Auctions. He retired in 2008. In the summertime he worked for various ranchers.
Fred continued to live on his farm-ranch until the time of his death.
Fred was a former member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows and the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association.
Survivors include two sons Edward Fisher of Kadoka, and Corey Fisher of Kadoka; three sisters Dora Brown of Seattle, Washington, Eileen Heinsohn of Kadoka, and Viola Olson and her husband Lloyd of Kadoka; two nieces Rita Thomas of Medford, Oregon, and Susan Olson of Phoenix, Arizona; one nephew Dan W. Brown of Seattle, Washington; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Kenard D. Fisher, Jr, and one nephew Milton Brown.
Visitation was held 3-5 p.m. on Monday, March 1, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka, and one hour preceding the services at the church on Tuesday.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka, with Pastor Gary McCubbin and Rev. Gus Craven officiating.
Interment was at the Kadoka Cemetery.
A memorial is established.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 - 10:00 a.m.
Presbyterian Church
Kadoka, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Gary McCubbin
Rev. Gus Craven
MUSIC
Grace DeVries - Pianist
Carl Baumann - Vocalist
“God Must Have Been A Cowboy”
“The Old Rugged Cross”
USHERS
Tony Gould - Bill Stone
PALLBEARERS
C.D. Uhlir - Cory Uhlir
Cam Uhlir - Chris Uhlir
Mitch Olney - Bob Eckert
INTERMENT
Kadoka Cemetery
Kadoka, South Dakota

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Visitation: 3-5 p.m. on Monday, March 1, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka
Funeral services: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka.
Interment: Kadoka Cemetery.

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Eddie and Corey and Family
We send our prayers to you at this time. If we can help in anyway let us know . Bonnie ~ Bruce and Bonnie Madsen Kadoka S.D. (2/26/2010)
Dear Eddie and Corey, We are at a loss for words to tell you how sad we are for your loss. Fred was a good man and hard worker. Having worked with him at Philip L/S Gary and I have many fond memories from our years there. You boys will need strength now to get through this. We pray for you both. God Bless you. ~ Julie and Gary Nixon 22401 Deadman Creek Road, Philip, SD (2/26/2010)
We would like to extend our sympathy to your family for your loss. ~ Janie Whidby & Family Kadoka, South Dakota (2/26/2010)
Dear Corey and Eddie,
We are truly sorry for your loss. May you find strength to get through your pain. You are in our prayers. ~ John and Alisha Oldenberg Philip, SD (2/26/2010)
TO ALL THE FISHER FAMILY I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND MY SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. I REMEMBER FRED WHEN I WAS YOUNG GROWING UP NEXT TO ALL THE FAMILY. I AM SURE HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY EACH OF YOU. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. JUDY(WHIDBY)RING ~ JUDY (WHIDBY) RING 8713 WASHINGTON BLVD. INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA 46240 (2/26/2010)
Sincere Sympathy, may God help you in all ways as you are going forward in life with out your father. Our prayers are with you. ~ Joe and Betty Lou Stratton Kadoka (2/26/2010)
To all of Freds family. We send our prayers. Fred will be missed by all. ~ Mac and Lois Meyer Rapid City SD (2/26/2010)
My sincere sympathy to the family.
~ Ralph A. Kemnitz PO Box 489 Philip SD 57567 (2/26/2010)
We were saddened to hear of your fathers death. The boys remember all those times at the sale barn when they worked with Fred. We are going to miss seeing him at the Welding Shop. Chins up boys and keep his memory alive in your hearts. Time will help ease the sorrow. ~ George, Shirley, Lee & Kirk Dennis Philip (2/26/2010)
Our deepest sympathies to your family. ~ Lonnie Arneson & Teri Ann Elm Springs, SD (2/26/2010)
Our sincere sympathies go out to all of the family. A wonderful kind man was Freddie and he will be missed Harold & Ruvonne Dennis ~ Ruvonne Dennis Buchanan Dam Texas (2/26/2010)
Sorry to hear about my friend. Fred and I always shared a story or to. I played a lot of pool in our younger days with Freddie. He was a very hard worker, my kind of guy. ~ GRABLE KERRVILLE TX (2/26/2010)