Ronald Fischer

1940-2022

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Ronald Wayne Fischer, 82, Gerald, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, at his residence.

Ronald was born Feb. 1, 1940, to Henry and Pearl (Rogers) Fischer in St. Charles County.

He was united in marriage to Patricia Julius, July 27, 1963, in Gasconade County.

He worked as an overland transport truck driver. Ronald was really into hunting and fishing, going to the Blues Hockey games, and going to local places to just talk and visit with the people. Most of those places in Gerald are closed now.

He was preceded in death by parents Henry and Pearl Fischer; son Scott Fischer in infancy; brothers Herbert, Billy, Henry “Butch,” and Larry Fischer; and sister Shirley Drusch.

He is survived by wife Patricia Fischer; sons Doug Fischer of Owensville, and Brian Fischer of Gerald; brother Robert Fischer of Owensville; grandchildren Nicholas Fischer and wife Paige of Kansas City, Allison Fischer of St. Charles, and Jacob Fischer and wife Aaliyah of Festus; great-grandchildren Owen Fischer, Emmit Fischer, and Samuel Fischer; and nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Gottenstroeter Funeral Home Chapel, Gerald, with memorial services following with Rev. Ronnie Koppelmann officiating. His body was cremated.