Harold Fischer

Harold Fischer, 91, of Worthing, SD, passed away, November 14, 2024, at the Canton Good Samaritan Center. Harold Wayne Fischer was born on March 12, 1933 on a farm near Worthing, SD, the son of Carl F. and Grace (Hyronimus) Fischer. He grew up near Worthing and attended Nelson rural school. Harold began farming at a young age and then entered the U.S. Army in 1953, serving in Korea during the Korean War until his honorable discharge in 1955. In addition to farming, Harold became a pilot, flying commercially for Business Aviation and also for the SD Skydivers. He later drove over the road truck for Van Wyk based in Sheldon, IA and for Eastern Farmer's Cooperative. On December 10, 1957 he was united in marriage to Mary Ann Murra at Delaware Reformed Church, Lennox. The couple made their home on a farm southwest of Worthing. Wife, Mary passed on August 26, 2012. Harold was a member of Second Reformed Church, Lynn Township Board, the Civil Air Patrol, the Worthing American Legion and Gideon's International, where he distributed over 500 Bibles. He enjoyed flying, tinkering, gardening and especially growing sweet corn, which he gave away freely. Harold was talked into skydiving, which he did just once and was privileged to have gone on a SD Honor Flight to Washington DC. In young years he enjoyed playing golf, bowling and playing the accordion and piano. Harold had a deep faith and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who deeply loved his family. Besides his parents and wife, Mary, Harold was preceded in death by one brother, Eugene. Grateful for having shared his life are his children: Harlan (Sherrie) Fischer, Worthing and Marilyn Roberts, Sioux Falls; grandchildren: Chad (Missy) Fischer, Lennox, Doreen (Eric) Zomer, Canton and Heidi Smith, Lennox; great-grandchildren: Thomas Fischer, Paige Fischer, Alexis Fischer, Heath Zomer, Isabelle Smith and Ean Zomer, as well as other relatives and friends. Services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 20 at Second Reformed Church, Lennox, SD with burial to follow in the Worthing Cemetery. Visitation, also at Second Reformed Church, with the family present, will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Harold Fischer

March 12, 1933 - November 14, 2024

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