Stephen G. Fisher, 69, of Fremont, OH passed away at his home holding his beloved wife’s hand and with his family by his side on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was born on April 28, 1951 in Fremont OH to George and Alice (Andrews) Fisher. He was a 1969 graduate of St. Joseph Central Catholic High School. Stephen went on to join the United States Airforce during the Vietnam War from 1971 to 1975 and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Republic Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal. He then continued to serve in the National Guard from 1975 to 1977.
He met the love of his life, Marilyn Williams, upon return from service and they united in marriage on January 13, 1978 at First Brethren Church in Fremont, OH and renewed their love in 2014 with a beautiful ceremony with family and friends. Steve worked for the Sandusky County Engineer Highway Department for thirty-three years and was forced to retire in 2011. After retiring he was proud to work with his daughter at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home as a greeter. He was a Life Member at the VFW, where he was a Past Commander and loved serving his community. He was also a former member at the American Legion and Moose Lodge. Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing, coin collecting, gardening, working on genealogy, watching M*A*S*H, NASCAR and his beloved Cleveland Indians where he was their “couch coach”. Steve’s most joy in life came from spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. His love for his family was evident in his battle with cancer. He fought a fight that very little would do for their family. Our family chain is broken and everything about him will be greatly missed.
Steve is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Marilyn Fisher; children, Gwendolyn (Marcus) Coffee, Malinda (Michael) Wilson, Stevie Lynn Fisher, all of Fremont, OH Stephen G. Fisher, Jr, Melbourne, FL; grandchildren, Andre Coffee, Lillian and Ayden Wilson, Landon and Milana Fisher, Stephen G. Fisher, III and Brysen Fisher; siblings, Teresa (Tony) Wagner, Yvonne (Scott) Bilger, Bob (Deb) Fisher, Marilynn (Mike) Halbeisen, David “Leo” (Dianna) Fisher, all of Fremont, OH; Sister Regina Fisher, Toledo, OH, Tony (Tracy) Fisher, Choctaw, OK and his God daughter, Jenny Bilger, Elgin, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation: Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH 43420.
Service: Monday, August 10, 2020, 11:00 a.m. at Grace Community Church, 900 Smith Rd, Fremont, OH with Pastor Forrest Kirchenbauer officiating.
The use of face masks is required while indoors at all services. Social distancing will be observed throughout all services with wait times taking place outdoors. If you would prefer, you may express your condolences at www.whhfh.com or call the funeral home at 419-332-6409 to request that your name be signed in the guest book.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the VFW and American Legion.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the VFW, 204 Birchard Ave, Fremont, OH; Hayes Presidential Center Library, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, OH or to Father Factor Heartbeat Hope Medical, 1243 Napoleon St, Fremont, OH.
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Bob Woessner
Fisher Family.
Your have my deepest condolences. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Marty Eberly
To the Fisher family,
Please accept my condolences on Steve’s passing. May the great memories that you share of him ease the burden of grief. May he rest in peace.
Marty Eberly
Sr. Suzette
Dear Marilyn and family, as well as extended family, brothers and sisters of Steve and grandchildren,
I send my sympathy and prayers for each of you as you mourn the loss of dear Steve. May God bless each one of you!
Love and prayers,
Sr. Suzette
Anita Garcia
To the Fisher Family,
I send you my deepest condolences. Mr. Fisher was a great man. He will be dearly missed.
Bob Hahn
Please accept my deepest condolences on Steve’s passing! He fought a courageous fight and will be greatly missed!
May you RIP, Steve!
Kathy Burton
Deepest sympathy. Keeping all of you in prayer.
Steve & Kathy Burton
Dick Holland
My sincere condolences to the extended Fisher Family
Gary Kowaleski
To the Fisher family please accept my condolences and know that Steve was a wonderful classmate and thank you for his service to our Country!
God Bless
Kris Lucius
I am so very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed meeting Stephen here at Grace Community. I recall him being very kind, easy to talk with, cheery, and seemed to have a spring in his step. : ) At the time, Gwen was the only family member that I knew. Therefore, I talked to him about her and how sweet she is. He agreed wholeheartedly. I could tell he was VERY proud of his sweet Gwen.
Love and Prayers!
Mary Zeitz
My deepest sympathy to Marilyn Fisher Malinda Wilson and your family. Prayers for your family May God be with all of your family Mary Zeitz.
Mary Zeitz
My Deepest sympathy to Marilyn Malinda and family Prayers for your family. May God watch over your family. Mary Zeitz
Leigh will
My sincere sympathy for your loss. Sending prayers to the whole family
Barbara Jeanne Fisher
To all the Fisher Family. I am truly sadden to hear of Steve’s passing. To all his siblings you have my love and prayers.
To his wife. he will be with you always. “The lover dies but the love lives on.” God bless all you.
Always, with love and prayers . . .Barbara and Joe Fisher
JACK CRONIN
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. STEVE WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.
Women of the Moose Fremont Chapter 624
Gwen and Louie, Our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
Women of the Moose
Fremont Chapter 624
Bill & Karen Zirkle
Our sympathy to the family. Memories of growing up with the Fisher family are held dear.
Mary Halbisen
Gwen and family—so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing—you are in my thoughts and prayers
Joy Martin
Dear Gwen and family,
I did not hear of your dads passing until noon today. I am so sorry for your loss my friend. I know he fought a good fight and I know he is healed and whole in heaven. So sorry you have had to go through this. Praying for you and your family. Know that you are loved and thought of. The picture memorial was beautiful. You look just like your daddy. I am sure he was a beautiful person just like you. Love you