Dick W. Fischer

About Dick

Richard "Dick" William Fischer, 84, of Blackduck, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji, Minnesota.

Dick was born on October 4, 1937 in Chicago, IL, the son of William and Hattie (Schauer) Fischer. Dick’s mother died when he was 8 months old so he lived with and was cared for by Gertrude and Leo Gies for about 5 years helping out his father. Dick graduated from Lane Tech High School in Chicago in 1955. He then enlisted with the US Marine Corp. and was stationed in California and Hawaii. He was honorably discharged in 1957.

While on a fishing trip to Bender’s Resort on Island Lake, he met and fell in love with Eva Belle Fee while she worked there. They were united in marriage on September 27, 1958 in Mizpah, MN.

He worked for the Plasterer’s Union in Chicago from 1957-1963. Dick and Eva owned and operated the Tip Top Drive-In at Northome for 9 years starting in 1964.

Dick graduated from the Bemidji State Teacher’s College with his teaching degree in 1969. They then moved to Blackduck and he worked as an Industrial Education Teacher for Blackduck High School from 1969 until his retirement in May of 1998.

In the summers he did home remodeling and various handyman work. He loved woodworking and built his own home and cabin. He enjoyed woodcarving and making stained glass. Dick had a passion for the outdoors and loved fishing. He had many fishing and camping trips to Canada and never missed a Minnesota fishing opener.

Dick was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Blackduck, the Blackduck Lion’s Club and the Blackduck Senior Center.

Dick is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Eva Fischer of Blackduck, MN; 3 sons, David Fischer of Duluth, MN, Steven Fischer of Little Canada, MN and Michael (Misty) Fischer of Bemidji, MN; 5 grandchildren, Jessica, Kyle, Ashly, Alicia and Tyler; 2 great grandchildren, Charley and Ryker; and childhood friend, Fred (Margaret) Gies of Beaver Creek, Ohio.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Hattie Fischer; and childhood friends, Gertrude & Leo Gies and Leonard Gies.

memorial service

Memorial Service for Dick

February 19, 2022

Zion Lutheran Church 217 Main St, Blackduck, MN 56630, USA

Rev. Anne Meredith will be officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Mizpah Cemetery in Mizpah, MN at a later date.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home