Fischer, William G.

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• Obituary: 29 Aug 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
William George Fischer, 80 of Appleton died Saturday August 23, 2014 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Marshfield, WI; February 11, 1934, son of the late Lee and Mathilda (Gloudemans) Fischer. Bill married Janet (Olm) on October 5, 1957. Throughout their 57 years together, Bill and Janet were a successful team, through good times or when faced with a challenge, they both relied and believed in each other.
Bill and Janet were both Appleton High School Alumni "class of 1952". He played football, ran track, and was all state in his senior year. Bill was a retailer to his soul. A true "people" person, he enjoyed having a conversation with anyone whom was open to receiving his kind smile. He began his career working at Gloudemans Department Store. He and Janet started their own adventure and built a wonderful business, Fischers Boyswear in downtown Appleton. For many years, Fischers was the Levi jean capital of Wisconsin. Bill was very proud of his involvement in organizing the downtown Appleton Christmas parade. For many years Bill walked next to the Santa float, enjoying all the smiling faces on College Avenue. He took special pride at being the Grand Marshall of the parade on two occasions. Bill's family were his closest friends. His greatest pride were his grandchildren, whom he loved dearly. They were all perfect in his eyes, and could do nothing wrong.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Janet; his two children, son Steven (Melanie) Fischer, and daughter Lisa (Marty) Knuppel; five grandchildren, Allison (Kurtis) Belongea, Brittney Fischer, Jacob Knuppel, Anna Fischer, and Alexandra Fischer; sister, Joan Giuliani; and brother Raymond (Carol) Fischer; sister-in-law, Carol Fischer; brother-in-law, Ken (Shawn) Olm; his close friend, J.R. Olm; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was further preceded in death by his granddaughter, Payton Lynn Fischer; nephew, David Jack; three brothers, Jack, Michael and Charles Fischer; sister, Mary Ann Jack; brothers-in-law, Walter Laes, Joseph Giuliani, Paul Jack, and Robert Olm; and sister-in-law, Catherine Olm;
Visitation for Bill will be held on Tuesday August 26, 2014 at ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 312 S. State St, Appleton beginning at 3:00PM. The Funeral Mass will follow at 5:00PM with Fr. Bill Swichtenberg officiating.
Bill's family would like to thank the kind caregivers at Heartland Hospice, and Home Instead, their assistance through this journey was a blessing. And a special thank you also to all the gifted physicians and staff whom have supported and provided such wonderful care to Bill over the years, Dr. Judd Pulley, Dr. Gene Rigstad, Appleton Cardiology, and Fox Valley Surgical. Words cannot express our gratefulness.
Bill, you will be missed by your family, friends, neighbors, and the class of '52.
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Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Aug. 25, 2014

William married Olm, Janet [Group Sheet]

Lisa married Knuppel, Martin [Group Sheet]

Allison married Belongea, Kurtis (son of Belongea, Robert and Unknown, Casey) [Group Sheet]