clapper-logo-2024

Herbert R Fisher

July 4, 1921 - March 30, 2015


Herbert R. Fisher, 93, of Brookston, passed away at 11:00 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2015 at Whispering Pines Nursing Home of Monticello. He was born July 4, 1921 in White County to the late Roy D. & Ruth (Van Voorst) Fisher and was a 1939 graduate of Monon High School. His marriage of 68 years was to Lucille Dahlenburg on April 1, 1945 in Monticello. She preceded him in death on June 8, 2013. He and his wife were long time members of the Chalmers Community Church. Herb was a longtime farmer in Chalmers raising both grain and cattle. Upon retiring in 1978 he and his wife Lucille moved to Brookston. To keep busy, Herb worked in maintenance for Purdue University at Wiley Hall and was a funeral attendant at the Hartzler Funeral Home for several years. He also enjoyed woodworking in his shop at home, fishing and traveling. Surviving are two children, Keith Fisher (wife: Kathy) of Cunningham, Tennessee and Jane Moore (husband: Randall) of Monticello. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Preceding him in death with his parents and wife are his brothers, Melvin, Leroy, Roscoe & Wayne Fisher; his sisters, Irene Irons, Edna Rinker-Meeker and Phyllis Hughes and a great-grandson. Friends may call Friday April 3, 2015 from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at the Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston; Pastor Bill Henderson to officiate. Interment to follow in Chalmers Community Cemetery. Memorials may be made in his name to the Chalmers Community Church. Share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.


To send a flower arrangement in memory of Herbert R Fisher, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

Schedule of Services

Calling

Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home

  • Email Details
  • 101 West 4th Street
    Brookston, IN 47923

Funeral Service

Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home

  • Email Details
  • 101 West 4th Street
    Brookston, IN 47923

Herbert's Guestbook


Sign Guestbook


500 words remaining
Light A Candle
Tribute Candle 1 of 4 Candle 1
Tribute Candle 2 of 4 Candle 2
Tribute Candle 3 of 4 Candle 3
Tribute Candle 4 of 4 Candle 4