Robert Fisher

ROBERT FISHER

Kalona

Robert Wayne Fisher, 87, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Pleasantview Home in Kalona after a long battle with cancer.

Robert was born May 5, 1928, in rural Parnell, Iowa, the son of Orlo C. and Amanda (Kauffman) Fisher. On May 31, 1951, Robert was united in marriage to Gladys Kathleen Bender at East Union Mennonite Church. Robert had lived in the Kalona and Wellman area his entire life.

Gladys and Robert lived in La Junta, Colo., for two years while he was in voluntary service. Robert farmed for 17 years and drove a truck for Yoder Feeds for 18 years. During his retirement, Robert helped local farmers hauling grain during harvest. He also enjoyed woodworking.

He was a member of Sharon Center United Methodist Church, an active member of MDS and volunteered with Habitat for Humanity. Robert was a founding and lifetime member of Washington Township Optimist Club since 1972 and held numerous offices in the local chapter. He was a member of Farm Bureau and held numerous offices, including the Johnson County presidency.

Robert is survived by his wife, Gladys of Kalona; six children, Marvin (Vicki) Fisher of Wichita, Kan., Grace (Jim) Tully of Iowa City, Sara (Glenn) Brown of Iowa City, Peggy (John) Heins of Iowa City, Ralph (Cindy) Fisher of Wellman and Mary Anderson of Hiawatha; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Fisher of Wellman; and a brother, Orlo (Dorothy) Fisher of Talcum, Ky.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, at Sharon Center United Methodist Church, rural Kalona. Pastor Erling Shultz will officiate. Burial will be in East Union Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Yoder-Powell Funeral Home in Kalona, where the family will greet friends from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.

A general memorial fund has been established.

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