It is with a heavy heart that we received the news that Wayne Fisher passed away at 89 years young from Ray Lubinski. Wayne Fisher finished many Field Champions under his Oak Openings kennel name and belonged to Ottawa River Beagle Club. His last Field Champion was Oak Openings Merle who finished in November. When we talked to Wayne, he said he did not feel well, didn't know what was wrong and the doctors didn't either. We are going to miss you Wayne and thank you for all you gave of yourself, to beagling, Ottawa River and the Oak Openings Kennel! We are going to miss that smile and twinkle in your eye. The Northern won't be the same without you! May you rest in peace my friend and THANK YOU AGAIN for all you've done and given! We will take good care of Dolly and Merle and thank you for entrusting us with them.
Please keep Wayne's family and friends in your prayers. The following is his obituary.
Wayne Harding Fisher
September 30, 1924 - December 10, 2013
Wayne Harding Fisher, 89, died December 10, 2013 at his home. He was born September 30, 1924 in Toledo, OH to Jesse Roy and Bessie (Harding) Fisher. Wayne served for 3 years in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Neapolis Church of Christ where he was a former deacon and a chairman for the new education wing. Wayne organized the Neapolis Volunteer Fire Dept. in 1952 and was elected the first Fire Chief. He was a member of the Whitehouse American Legion Post #384 and the Grand Rapids Masonic Lodge #289. Wayne owned and operated a fuel oil and propane distributorship in Neapolis for 41 years. First with his father, and then forming Fisher Oil & Gas Company his wife, Joan. He retired in 1987. When his boys were in their youth, Wayne was active as a Boy Scout leader and enjoyed coaching little league. He took many deer hunting trips to Canada, the UP, and out West. He loved being outdoors, snowmobiling, fishing trips, hunting and raising Beagles. He finished 17 field champions with Joan and his grandsons. He spent many happy years at Lake George, IN, a family get-away. He married Joan (Sprink) Juy 5, 1946 in Whitehouse, OH. She preceded him in death May 24, 2000. Survivors include children, Gil (Gail) Fisher of Neapolis, OH, Peggy (Bob) Behrendt of Monroe, MI, and Jim Fisher of Whitehouse, OH, grandchildren, Rob, Becky, Lance and Laurel, and sister Bonnie Rupp of Whitehouse, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and sister E. June Hulsebus. Visitation will be Sunday, December 15, 2013 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Peinert-Dunn Funeral Home, Whitehouse, OH. A Fireman's Service will take place at 5:15 p.m. Funeral Services will be Monday, December 16, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Neapolis Church of Christ with Pastor Mike George officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with military honors. Memorial contributions can be given to the Neapolis Volunteer Fire Dept. To leave an online memory please visit peinertfuneralhome.com
Visitation
Visitation will be Sunday, December 15, 2013 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Peinert-Dunn Funeral Home, Whitehouse, OH. A Fireman's Service will take place at 5:15 p.m.
Services
Funeral Services will be Monday, December 16, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Neapolis Church of Christ with Pastor Mike George officiating.
Interment
Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with military honors.
