George Ralph Fischer

George Ralph Fischer, 89 of Renville died on Tuesday November 19, 2024, at Renvilla Health Services. Funeral services will be held on Saturday November 23, at 11:00 a.m. at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, north of Renville. The Rev Anna Williamson will officiate. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in Renville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are with Dirks-Blem Funeral Service in Renville.

George R. Fischer was born to Ralph & Minnie (Wilhelmina Swyter) Fischer on Feb 22, 1935, in Erickson Township.  George was baptized and confirmed at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, where he was a life-long member and served on many committees. He attended Sacred Heart School until he was needed to help his dad on the farm. As an adult he completed his GED which was very important to him.  George was drafted into the Army where he served from 1953-1955.  He received basic training at Ft Leonard Wood, Missouri.  Once completed, he was assigned to serve in the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged in 1955. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion. On November 30, 1956, he married Joy Marilyn Toupal, the love of his life. To this union were blessed four children. George and Joy were married 67 years, 11 months. Joy passed away October 25, 2023. George was employed at the Farmers Coop Oil for 20 years and for the City of Renville for 20 years. He retired in 1997. George took great pride in caring for his home, lawn and garden, often sharing his produce with others. He was no stranger to hard work and could fix about anything. He had a knack for seeing what needed to be done and just doing it, without fanfare or recognition. George thoroughly enjoyed his time helping farm, driving sugar beet truck, the grain cart or roller.

George is survived by four children: Dawn & Steve Eischens, Frank & Wendy Fischer, William & Tammy Fischer, and Mary & Dr Scott Johnson.  He is also survived by 12 grandchildren ~ Dawn’s – Amy Gasca, Bethany (Ben) Crosbie, Chris Eischens, Cory Eischens, Frank’s – Danny (Devory) Fischer, Brian (Kate) Fischer, Michael (Meagan) Fischer

Bill – Luke (Racheal) Fischer, Matthew (Aybike) Fischer, and Mary’s- Nathaniel (Ashley) Johnson, Dr Isaac Johnson, Dr Gabriel Johnson; and 22 great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews, two sisters-in-law, Genevieve Agre and Fran Bruns.  He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brother Henry Fischer, two sisters Anna Ledeboer, Johanna Fischer, two nephews Robert Ledeboer and Terry Fischer, one niece Karen Ledeboer.