Donald J. Fisher
Date of Birth
September 14, 1940
Wahoo, Nebraska
Entered into Rest
December 24, 2015
Wahoo, Nebraska
Mass of Christian Burial Directions

Wednesday, December 30, 2015 ~ 10:00 a.m.
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
Interment at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery ~ Wahoo, Nebraska

Visitation & Rosary Directions

Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Visitation ~ 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Rosary ~ 7:00 p.m.
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church ~ Wahoo, Nebraska

Donald J. Fisher, 75 of Wahoo, NE, entered into rest on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at his home surrounded by family. He was born September 14, 1940 in Wahoo, NE to Joe and Anna (Hradsky) Fisher. Don graduated from Mead High School in 1958. On June 1, 1968, he was married to Carolyn Hanke at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wahoo. Don worked for Hormel in Fremont for many years before he started farming. He also worked for the UNL Dairy in Mead in addition to farming.

Don was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus #1833. He was a member of the Nebraska Soybean Association, Nebraska Corn Growers Association, NRA, and the Kingsman Car Club. He also served on the Ithaca Fire Board. Don was a car enthusiast and he enjoyed attending car shows.

He is survived by wife of 47 years Carolyn Fisher; children: Brian Fisher of Wahoo and Amy Fisher of Wahoo; sister Darlene Barlow of California; brother Dick (Vanessa) Fisher of Fremont.

He was preceded in death by parents Joe and Anna Fisher; brother-in-law Max Barlow.

Condolences for Donald J. Fisher
  1. Anonymous
    • December 25, 2015 - 8 years ago

    Our prayers and sympathy, thinking of you Carolyn, Brian, Amy.

  2. Leo and Linda Sweet
    • December 26, 2015 - 8 years ago

    We are very sad to hear of Dons passing. I really enjoyed working with Don at UNL Dairy. He was a very hard worker and He was not afraid to take on any chore.
    I am proud to call Don a friend. Prayers and sympathy to Carolyn, Brian, and Amy as well as the rest of your family. God Bless

  3. Leo and Linda Sweet
    • December 26, 2015 - 8 years ago

    Don was a very hard worker and I enjoyed working with him at UNL. Our prayers and condolences go to his family. God Bless.

  4. sandy schneider
    • December 27, 2015 - 8 years ago

    Carolyn and family-I am sending my sincere sympthay to you. May the good Lord hold you in his arms and bring peace to your hearts at this very time in your lives. Remember the happy years that you all shared.
    Sincerely
    Sandy Schneider

  5. Anonymous
    • December 28, 2015 - 8 years ago

    Carolyn and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Herb & Kathie Barnes

  6. Jill Reid
    • December 28, 2015 - 8 years ago

    Brian, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jill Reid

  7. Jill Reid
    • December 28, 2015 - 8 years ago

    So sorry for your loss Brian. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jill Reid

  8. Anonymous
    • December 29, 2015 - 8 years ago

    So sorry for your loss Carolyn, Brian and Amy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this saddened time. Don was a very good and friendly man, and I am sure he will be very missed. May God put you in his arms and comfort you and the family through this very difficult time.
    with all our love to you and the family
    Les, Lana and family

  9. Roma Black
    • December 29, 2015 - 8 years ago

    Sympathy and empathy for you all. Will miss seeing him at breakfast time at the Stockyard.

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