Leroy E. Fischer

PIERCE – Memorial service for Leroy E. Fischer, 93, of Pierce, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 26, 2025 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Pierce. Rev. Gordon Bruce and Vicar Jacob Friedrich will be officiating the service. Inurnment will be held at a later date at the Prospect View Cemetery, Pierce. Leroy passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at The Heritage At Fountain Point in Norfolk. Stonacek Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Leroy was born in Pierce County, Nebraska on May 23, 1932 to Edwin H. and Emma Delilah (Holmes) Fischer. Leroy was baptized on June 5, 1932 at Zion Lutheran Church, Pierce, Nebraska, by Pastor Scheips. He attended rural schools in Pierce County and graduated from Pierce High School in 1949. He was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at the Stark Valley Lutheran Church on December 16, 1945 by Pastor Budde. On August 17, 1952 he married Janelle Rahl of Pierce. Leroy was a successful farmer and pitching fast pitch softball was a favorite past time. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He retired in 1994 but remained on the farm and continued helping with the farming operation. Leroy and Janelle spent winters in Mesa, Arizona for 26 years and were associate members of St. Luke Lutheran Church, as well as a long-time member of Zion Lutheran Church, Pierce, Nebraska. Leroy and Janelle were the parents of three daughters and two sons. Leroy is survived by his wife, Janelle, of 72 years; children: Victoria Eby of Aquila, TX, Elizabeth (Doug) Deck of Hoskins, Clayton (Cathy) Fischer of Pierce, and Lorrie (David) Wendeborn of College Station, TX, 15 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Leroy was preceded in death by his parents Edwin and Emma, one son Clinton Fischer, brother and sisters and their spouses: Richard (Linda) Fischer, Norma (Clarence) Weber, Phyllis (Duane) Pueppke, Betty (Bernie) Sirek; and two great grandsons, Colton Jensen and Lium Fischer. Condolences can be expressed to the family online at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Leroy E. Fischer

May 23, 1932 - June 21, 2025