Michael W. Fischer Sr.

Michael William Fischer, Sr., of Dutzow, MO, was called home to heaven on Monday November 28, 2022 after a 21 year long battle with Parkinson’s disease.  Mike, son of the late Alfred Guy Fischer and Shirley Mae nee Wunderlich, was born on April 25, 1954 in Washington, MO.  He received his education from Washington High School and East Central College.  He managed Wehmueller’s Hardware Store before joining his father at Fischer Oil Company.

Mike married the love of his life Sharon Ann Sullinger on May 9, 1981 at St. Francis Borgia Church.  They enjoyed 41 wonderful, exciting, and fun-filled years together.  They raised 3 children, Jessica Rose Dendauw, married to Jonathan; Jaclyn Rae Hardin, married to Scott; and Michael William Jr.  He was grandfather to Liam and Lola Dendauw and Finn Hardin.

Mike Fischer was many things.  He was a great jokester.  He loved hearing jokes, telling jokes, and playing practical jokes on friends and family.  Mike was a primo party planner.  He was the host with the most and always made sure that everyone was having a good time.   Mike was an avid outdoorsman.  Each year, he eagerly looked forward to deer season.  He enjoyed the comradery of his brothers, nephews, and cousins and the time he spent in nature.  But above all, he was a loving husband and father who will be missed dearly by those who loved him most.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Alfred G. Fischer, his sister, Sarah Katherine, and his in-laws, Dale and Dorothy Sullinger.

Among his survivors are his mother, Shirley Fischer, and his siblings Dale Fischer and wife Micki of Edwardsville, IL, Rosanne Fischer of Union, MO, William Fischer and wife Linda of Washington, MO, Al Fischer and wife Nancy of Washington, MO, and Christopher Fischer and wife Jennifer of Union, MO, many nieces and nephews, and his close friends and confidantes at Fischer Oil.

A visitation for Michael W. Fischer will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Washington on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 10 am, 2 hours prior to his funeral service at 12 pm.  A celebration of life will follow immediately after at Elijah McLeans.  All are welcome to attend.  As Mike always said “The more, the merrier.”  Please be prepared to share your favorite Mike memory.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Volunteer Fire Department, Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements in care of Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, Washington.

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