Herman Fischer

Herman Fischer, 95, of Onalaska, died on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Hillview Healthcare Center, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 28, 1922, in Napoleon, North Dakota to Phillip and Barbara (Ebel) Fischer. He grew up in Ashley, North Dakota where he attended school while working on the family farm.

Herman served with the United States Army Infantry in the South Philippines from 1944 until 1946 during World War II. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for his injuries received during the war. He attended Southwestern Business University in Houston TX. where he received his business degree. He also attended the Counter Intelligence School in Maryland where he received his certificate. Herman married Mildred Mae Manke on June 23, 1951, in Norwalk, Wis.

He worked at Trane Company as a cost accountant for 37 years before retiring. Following his retirement, Herman worked as a driver for Avis Rent A Car for another 17 years.

Herman enjoyed gardening, woodworking, bowling, fishing, and playing his accordion and organ. Herman was able to participate in the Freedom Honor Flight which was a great memory for him. He took great pride in his grandchildren and loved them dearly.

In addition to his wife Mildred, he is survived by his five children; Mical Fischer, Debra Goebel, Sandra (Robert) Pocquette, Cheryl Fischer and Rebecca (Dennis) Habeck, six grandchildren; Ben Fischer, Zach Goebel, Paul Habeck, Rachel Pocquette, Jacob Fischer and Mathew Habeck; two great grandchildren; Aislyn Fischer, Kayden Habeck; and his sister-in-law, Helen Fischer of North Dakota. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, sisters and one son-in-law, Bruce Goebel.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in La Crosse. Pastor Roger Sachs will officiate. Military honors will follow at the church and will be provided by American Legion Post 52, La Crosse. Private family burial will take place in the Angelo Cemetery, Angelo, Wis. Family and friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Gundersen Hospice Program or First Evangelical Lutheran Church.