Robert Francis Fischer

ROBERT FRANCES FISCHER, 89, of Roswell, GA, formerly of Gulf Shores, AL Beloved husband of 55 years of the late Kathleen A. (nee Glenn); loving father of Michael Fischer of Juneau, AK, Mary Beth Pearson (Barry) of Marietta, GA, Jayne Hettenbaugh (Greg) of Randolph, N.Y., Paula Will (Carl) of Aurora, OH, Kathleen Reilley (Kevin) of Fairview Park, OH, and Mark Fischer of Denver, NC. Robert was blessed with twelve grandchildren: Billy Fischer, Katie Bowen (Frank), Matt Pearson (Shannon), Tim Hettenbaugh, Kaylee Hettenbaugh, Anna Will (affianced to Luke Raper), Jessica Will, David Will, Daniel Reilley, Robert Reilley, Kathlyn Reilley and Hamilton Fischer. Robert was truly blessed with three great grandchildren: Mason, Elizabeth and Frank C. Bowen V. Another great grandson is arriving in June. Robert is survived by his brother, Donald Fischer (Pat); sister-in-law, Mary Elizabeth Becconsall (Dick); three brother-in-laws: Jim Glenn (deceased Mary), Tom Glenn (Blanche) and the late Terry Glenn (Dianne). He was a special uncle to many nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Anna. He was born and raised in Cincinnati, OH. and graduated from St. Xavier High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Robert was a radar/sonar/radio operator. He obtained a Bachelor's in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering from the University of Detroit, and a Master's in Business Administration from Xavier University in Cincinnati. Robert had a successful 42 year career in manufacturing with the Gruen Watch Company, Hartmann Luggage, TRW Globe Motors and ending as the Vice President of Operations for the Shop-Vac Corporation. He retired in Gulf Shores, Alabama. He enjoyed spending quality time with his family at the beach and with his friends on the golf course. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Memorial service will be held February 15 at 10:30 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church 675 Riverside Road Roswell, GA 30075 Family would appreciate contributions, in memory of Robert to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Association Georgia Chapter 3525 Piedmont Rd. NE Building 6 Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30305 www.jdrf.org A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home & Crematory.





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A. S. Turner & Sons
2773 North Decatur Road
Decatur, GA
30033