Fischer, Milton

Other Events:

• Military Service: Bef 26 Feb 1947; WWII, US Army
• Obituary: 27 Oct 2017; APC

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Obituary:
Milton John Fischer (Uncle Milty) was born to Andrew Fischer and the former Elizabeth (Elsie) Van Camp (Plutz) on June 3, 1927 at Black Creek, WI. He was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith.
He volunteered and served in the US Army in Europe in World War II, receiving an Honorable Discharge on February 26, 1947 at the rank of Sergeant.
He married Erma Springstroh on August 28, 1948 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Freedom, WI. The union lasted for 67 years and was blessed with five children, Bonnie, Jack, Debra, Cynthia and Sandra.
The family settled in Appleton and Milton pursued a career in land development, including multiple man-made lakes, and residential home building in a real estate career that spanned nearly 60 years. He was extremely proud of all of his partners in his life's endeavors.
He served on the council at Bethany Lutheran Church and as board member and President of the Fox Valley Lutheran High School Foundation for over 40 years. He also served as member and President of the Valley Home Builders Association in Appleton, Chairman of the Parade of Homes in Appleton and was a Life Spike member of the Wisconsin Home Builders Association.
He loved his family, his life's work, celebrating life with others, and his faith.
He is survived by Daughter, Bonnie Jean Kinate of Wausau, WI; Son, Jack L. Fischer of Appleton, WI; Daughter, Debra K. Kenyon and husband, Rev. John R. Kenyon of Stevensville, MI; Daughter, Cynthia S. Lecker and husband, John Lecker of Greenville, WI; Daughter, Rev. Sandra L. Fischer and husband, William G. Madsen, Esq. of North Granby, CT; 15 grandchildren: Jennifer L. Kinate Weber (Michael); Jeffrey P. Kinate (Meghan); Dr. Matthew J. Fischer (Jacklyn); Jonathan L. Fischer, Esq. (Jennifer Buelow Fischer); Kathrine R. Fischer (Thomas Black); Jacqueline R. Kenyon, David R. Kenyon (Emily); Linda M. Kenyon Sorcic (Grant); Kimberly K. Kenyon, Michele L. Lecker Micheel (Rev. Paul); Jeremy J. Lecker (Stephanie); Rachel M. Madsen, Naomi E. Madsen, Trey W. Madsen, Claire S. Madsen, and eight great-grandchildren: Lila Mourino-Madsen, Brody Kinate, Delaney, Kelsey and Maxwell Weber, Silas and Loukas Micheel, Elijah Lecker, His Brother, Armon (Alta) Fischer of Ripon, WI; Former son-in-law, Paul M. Kinate of Wausau, WI; Former daughter-in-law, Dr. Karen Adler-Fischer of Appleton, WI; and Former daughter-in-law, Deborah Fischer (Godt) of Madison, WI.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Erma; by son-in-law, Jeffrey Cook; parents, Andrew and Elsie; and brothers, Clem and Leon.
A visitation will be held from 5-8 pm Friday, October 27 at Valley Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 9:00-9:45 am at Bethany Lutheran Church, 530 W Parkway Blvd., Appleton, on Saturday morning. The funeral service will be at 10:00, with Rev. David Pagel and Rev. John Kenyon officiating. Military Honors will be at 11:00, lunch from 11:30 to 12:30, and the committal at 1:00 pm. The graveside committal rite will be observed at Highland Memorial Park, 3131 North Richmond Street, Appleton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fox Valley Lutheran High School Foundation.
A special thank you to the staff at The Gardens Adult Family Homes LLC and Affinity Hospice.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29, 2017

Milton married Springstroh, Erma 28 Aug 1948, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Erma (daughter of Springstroh, Robert William Henry and Staple, Ella) was born 15 Jul 1928, Freedom, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 18 Jan 2016, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]