D. Gene Fisher, 89, of Waynesville, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at the Hopedale Nursing Home in Hopedale.

 

Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Waynesville with Mr. Dave Taylor officiating.

 

Delmar Gene Fisher was born on June 24, 1928, in Waynesville, the son of Martin D. and Olive L. Eckert Fisher. He was united in marriage to Ellen Colene Rich on March 7, 1970. She preceded him in death on February 19, 2001.

 

He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by his caregiver: Lori Kistner, and several nieces and nephews.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one sister.

 

He retired from Caterpillar in Decatur in 1988.  

 

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

 

Quiram Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.