Hugh Albert Fisher

Hugh Albert Fisher

Cedar Rapids

Fisher, Hugh Albert, 84, of Naperville, IL and Tampa, FL, died peacefully on September 9, 2025, with family by his side.

Born on March 28, 1941, in Cedar Rapids, IA, Hugh was the son of Floyd and Eleanor Fisher (Boyd). He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Becky Fisher. He is survived by his devoted wife, Betty Fisher; his children, Brent (Anne) Fisher, Brian Fisher, and Tisha (Shawn) Mason; and his grandchildren, Kylie, Braden, Quinn, Max, and Owen. To them, he was "Papu", the grandfather who turned ordinary days into adventures.

Hugh graduated from Washington High School in 1959. He sang in the choir, excelled in athletics (football, basketball, and track), and was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame. Hugh earned a degree in civil engineering from the University of lowa in 1964 and played offensive line for the Hawkeyes football team. He completed a MBA at Benedictine College in 1984. Hugh devoted his professional life to civil engineering and project management, working with companies such as Amoco, British Petroleum, and UOP. His career took him across the country and around the world, where he built major infrastructure plants while also forming lifelong friendships.

Beyond work, Hugh was known as an avid bicyclist and walker. He especially enjoyed walking through his neighborhoods greeting old friends and meeting new ones. Hugh also loved biking on the local trails; one of his favorite places was the Morton Arboretum. He balanced discipline with joy, never missing a chance to enjoy ice cream-especially when shared with friends or grandchildren. He will also be remembered for his well-known stubborn streak, which those who loved him saw as both a challenge and a charm. Hugh's legacy endures through the countless people touched by his keen intellect, generosity, and warmth.

Memorial donations may be made to the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL in Hugh’s honor.