August Fischer
July 26, 1922 ~ August 9, 2009
Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore with Pastor David Peterson officiating. Burial followed in the Highmore Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 12, 2009 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at Luze Funeral Home in Highmore.
August Herman Fischer was born July 26, 1922, in Faulk County, South Dakota to William and Caroline (Steensen) Fischer. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. On September 8, 1944, he was united in marriage to Delma Koch at Wolsey, South Dakota. To this union, three children were born: Carl, Darla, and Connie.
August and his family ranched in Valley Township in Hyde County for 45 years, retiring in 1991. He was a caring husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many. He served in the Marine Corps from June 1944 to October 1945. While serving, he was awarded the Purple Heart, along with numerous medals and citations. He served on the Valley School Board, Valley Township Board, and was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church where he served on the church council. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with family.
His hobbies included playing cards, square dancing, wintering in Arizona, fishing, camping, and vacationing with the grandchildren at Hanna Creek in the Black Hills. He was an active member of an Arizona shuffleboard team where he won numerous trophies. He always had time for you and was known for his kindness and sincere smile.
Delma, the love of his life for over 50 years, passed away on June 18, 1995. Later, August met another soul mate, Lois Scott, to share his life. On August 19, 1999, they were united in marriage in Vancouver, Canada and he was graciously accepted into her loving family.
His memory will be cherished by his wife, Lois of Vancouver, Canada; his three children: Carl (Anne) Fischer of Watertown, Darla (Dwaine) Kusser of Pierre, and Connie (Mike) Konrad of Highmore; 8 grandchildren: Amy, August Carl (Sheena), Alex, Kimberly, Chad (Jackie), Emily (Mark), John (Sara) and Sara; 5 great grandchildren: Seth, Grayson, Danny, Kadence, and Jada; and 1 brother: Chris of Gettysburg.
Waiting to greet him in heaven:, his wife, Delma; parents, William and Caroline; special parents-in-laws, Maude and Carl Koch; and brothers, Marvin and Wilfred.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with August's arrangements.
MINISTER
Pastor David Peterson
CASKETBEARERS
August Carl "A.C." Fischer
Alex Fischer
Chad Kusser
John Konrad
Mark Showalter
Scott Schuricht
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
Amy Fischer
Kimberly Kusser
Emily Showalter
Sara Konrad
Jackie Kusser
Sheena Fischer
Sara Konrad
ORGANIST
Katherine Hieb
SOLOIST
Suzanne Husted
"On Eagle's Wings"
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS
"I was There to Hear your Borning Cry"
"Here, I Am Lord"
USHERS
Bill Fischer
Marlyn Haiwick
FLOWERBERER
Judy Haiwick
GUESTBOOK
Dianna Archer
Sharleen Eliason
INTERMENT
Highmore Cemetery
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Connie and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your father’s death. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jim & Carrie Stephenson & Family
sorry I can’t attend Augie’s funeral, but I always admired and respected him. He was truly a stand up kind of guy. You all have my thoughts and sympathy.
My sympathy to you at this time in the loss of your dad.
Your folks were good neighbors and fellow church members. My prayers are for you. Lavon Mize
Thinking of you at this difficult time. Sincere sympathy to you and your families.
Our deepest sympathy to your family.
Thinking of you in this time of sorry. You took such good care of your Dad. I know he was proud of his children and their families. Connie, I hope to see you soon. You are all in my prayers.
I am sorry to read about your father’s passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.