Robert Lee Fischer, 75, of Stevensville, MI, on June 12, 2016 Bob left us to begin a new adventure after a 2 ½ year battle with prostate cancer. He was born on August 5, 1940 to Robert and Helen (Norris) Fischer in Mishawaka, IN.
Bob graduated from John Adams High School in South Bend and attended Western Michigan University. There he met and married Janice Dixon. They had three children, Steven, Scott and Dawn and shared 56 years together.
From 1969-2000 Bob leased the shoe department at Rimes Department Store, retiring in 2004. Bob and Doug Landis purchased the Rimes building and with Joe Giannola developed the condos on the 2nd floor and roof top of the Rimes building. Bob was the past president of the Downtown Merchants Association and past president of the St. Joseph Lions Club. He was a member of Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ in Stevensville; a St. Joseph Lion; a Score mentor and a reading mentor on Wednesday’s at Spring Lake. Bob was an avid golfer, a former racquetball, tennis, soft ball and basketball player. He loved playing ping pong and his absolute passion for pickle ball brought him many hours of enjoyment and countless new friends.
Bob is survived by his wife Jan; son Scott (Kimberly) and daughter Dawn; brother James (Nancy); and grandsons Jarrett and Andrew to carry on his commitment to church, community and world. Preceding him in death were his parents, son Steven, brother William, nephew Trevor and niece April.
Bob was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. His infectious smile, quiet dignity and handshake will be missed by all who knew him.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, June 16, 11:00 a.m. at Pilgrim Congregational UCC, 1200 W. Glenlord Rd., St. Joseph, MI with Pastor David Stout officiating. Visitation with the family is on Wednesday at the church from 6:00-8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make memorials in Bob’s name to Pilgrim Congregational UCC, or the St. Joseph Lion’s Club or to Hospice At Home. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com