Christian Fischer, 71, of Trimble, MO passed away Friday, May 20, 2016. He was born February 9, 1945 in New Orleans, LA to Christian and Henrietta (Conklin) Fischer. He graduated high school in Hammond, LA, earned his AA degree and served six years in the Air National Guard.
Christian spent the majority of his working years as an electronic engineer, and retired from Burlington Northern Railroad in 2010. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling with Thelma, building computers, and making things with wood. He was a longtime member of the IBEW.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Fischer; children, Maleta Fischer, of Metairie, LA, Christopher Daugherty of Kansas City, MO, Sean Daugherty (Kelly) of Davenport, IA and Destiny Eastep (Jason) of Smithville, MO; a brother, Douglas Fischer, Pearl River, LA; a sister, Mary Fischer, Carbondale, IL; seven grandchildren, Ashley, Jacob, Chelsea, Brian, Darcy, Lilly and Austin. He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 23, 2016, at the Meyers Northland Chapel in Parkville, MO, where a memorial service celebrating his life will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Joseph Cisetti presiding. Burial at Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Kidney Foundation or to the MS Society. Memories of Christian and condolences may be left at www.meyersfuneralchapel.com.
We are sorry to hear of your loss. We will miss Chris and if you need anything, please ask.
Steve
So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed knowing and working with Chris at BNSF. He will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely – Mike Brier/Topeka
Chris was a wonderful neighbor and friend. We talked shop, and computers and anything else that came up. We had many conversations over the years. He will be greatly missed. RIP Chris.
Went to school with Chris, sorry for the family’s loss
Thelma and Family so Sorry for Your Loss, You will be remembered in our prayers. Chris may You RIP!
Enjoyed knowing Chris during my first five years at BNSF. He was a legend and loved by many.
Maleta,
So sorry for your loss and your families loss. May God wrap his arms around yall during this time.
Thoughts, prayers and hugs to yall.
Love you my hunny,
Linda & Jeff
Dearest Maleta,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Father. I know how much you loved him. A girl’s relationship with her Daddy is so special. No one else can understand it or be a part of this special bond. We will see you on Monday.
So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Chris was an old friend of mine; we went to grammar and High school together.
Lost a good one. The pain is gone, rest easy. Len
I am just sick to hear about this! We were always going to get together for our birthdays but something always came up to get in the way. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Chris will always be in my heart.
Thinking of and praying for you as you grieve the loss of one so dear. My heart grieves with you.
Destiny,
I know how much you loved your dad and how much he loved you and your children. Take comfort in knowing he will always live in your heart and memories forever.
Destiny and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Melissa Springer
My family is sorry to hear about Chris. I spent many good times with Chris working and going out for lunch, He will be missed our prayers go out to his family
Chris has left a Legacy at the BNSF Railway, in the CRF, he had a vision, developed, built and staffed an electronic repair facility that continues to have a positive impact, on at least 36 employees lives, on a daily basis. Not many people can say that!! Well Done Chris!!
I attended elementary school in Hammond, Louisiana with Chris and lost touch after I moved at age 12. We resumed our friendship at the 40th high school reunion and continued to communicate over the years.
He was a great man and great conversationalist, able to talk about anything reflecting the qualities of growing up in the late forties and fifties in southern Louisiana.
I recall how happy he was last year when he told me that he bought Thelma a new automobile. And, it made Thelma happy as well.
Chris will always be remembered.
Thelma,
We are thinkng of you and your family at this sad time. Our prayers are with you.
Gerry & Peggy Crawford
Chris was a member of our school class from the first grade up to our graduation day. We were all very close and all of our parents were friends in the PTA. Chris attended one of our recent class reunions and we were all concerned about his health issues. Please know that many share your sense of loss. His memory will be with us until we are all reunited in Christ. Jeff Schneider
Prayerful thoughts to all. RIP Chris.
Bill Sharp Jr.
Longview, TX
Thelma, just got a note from Sue Ann. So sorry for Chris’ passing. I only got to meet him once, but was so glad you two had found each other. You will be in my prayers. Would love to see you, so I could talk about the “old days” we worked together. You hold a special place in my heart. dwight