William Roger Fisher
William Roger Fisher, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, April 18, 2024.
He was born in Burton, on March 16, 1935, to Arthur and Freida (nee Fobes) Fisher.
Bill married his high school sweetheart, Joyce Guark Fisher, on June 4, 1955. Together they were blessed by three children, Diane Fisher Goodwin, Linda (Ken) Humphrey and Roger (Una) Fisher. He has eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Bill was a machinist and die maker with Geauga Industries and Clark Rubber in Mentor. He also mowed for 20 years for Cardinal Schools, where he was affectionately called “Mower Bill.”
Bill also served as a volunteer firefighter for Middlefield Fire Department, for 20 years. He also enjoyed coaching boys and girls little league teams.
Committed to the community, he reorganized the Cardinal Band Boosters, along with designing the cross-country course for the schools where his grandchildren ran. Bill also enjoyed working on his woodworking projects.
His hobbies were making all the wood objects for the Christmas display at his home, which was an ongoing 40-year project! Bill also collected salt and pepper shakers, and was a proud member of the International Shaker Club.
He was a devoted family man and was involved in all his children’s activities and supporting his grandchildren wherever and whenever he could.
Bill is survived by his wife of 68 years; children; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ardythe Ashley.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Glenn, James, Phillip; a sister, Donna Ross; and a great-grandson, Eric.
Calling hours will be held Monday, April 22, 2024, from 5-8 p.m., at Sly Family Funeral Home, 15670 West High St., Middlefield, where a funeral service will be held, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 10 a.m., with Fr. Jacob Bearer and Pastor Roger Kruse officiating. Burial will follow at Middlefield Cemetery.
Memorials in his name may be made to the Cardinal Athletic Boosters, P.O. Box 41, Middlefield, OH 44062. Please put Cross Country in the memo.
Arrangements entrusted to Sly Family Funeral Home, 16760 West High St., Middlefield. Online condolences may be left at www.slyffh.com.
