Paul Fisher Obituary

Paul C. Fisher

Paul C. Fisher, 102, a resident of The Willows at Tiffin, died at 4:12 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital.

He was born Nov. 7, 1920, in Fremont, to Urban Albert and Gertrude Margaret (Wasserman) Fisher. He married Leora Bryant on June 4, 1947, at St. Ann Catholic Church, Toledo, and she died July 14, 2000.

Paul's survivors include a son, Michael (Nancy) Fisher of Columbus; three daughters, Ann (John) Hurray of Ellenton, Florida, Patricia (David) Vaughn of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Jane Fisher of Dunedin, Florida; seven grandchildren, John (Vera) Fisher of Zorneding, Germany, Ellen (Joseph) Wertz of Eagan, Minnesota, Kristen (Jeff Kerley) Hurray of St. Petersburg, Florida, Carolyn (Eric) Busalacchi and Bethany (Christopher) Dunakin, both of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Matthew (Jennifer) Vaughn of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Michael (Eric Fox) Vaughn of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; 12 great-grandchildren, Paul and Daniel Fisher, Mya (Matthew) Cross, Evan Bohlander, Nolan and Matthew Busalacchi, Jeffrey and Thomas Dunakin, Sydney and Jackson Vaughn, Kylie Vaughn-Fox, and Edward Wertz; sister, Joan Foos of Fremont; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Fisher and Ethel Fisher, both of Fremont; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; six brothers, Howard, Lawrence, Leon, George, Roman, and Norman Fisher; and three sisters, Linda Etzel, Marie Shammo, and Alice Fisher.

Paul attended St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School, Fremont, and was a 1938 graduate of St. Joseph High School, Fremont. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran serving from Oct. 7, 1942 - March 9, 1946.

He served overseas in England, Wales, France, and Belgium. He was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, EAME Theater Ribbon, and WWII Victory Medal.

He worked at Standard Oil of Ohio (Sohio) for more than 35 years, including two years in Alaska, with Alyeska Pipeline Company during the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez. He retired in May, 1983. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sohio Quarter Century Club, Sohio Recreation Club, serving as President, Vice President, and Treasurer, and Sunday Night Bridge Club since 1972.

The family of Paul would like to thank the assisted living staff at The Willows at Tiffin for their exceptional care and dedication to Paul. They also would like to express their appreciation to Paul's fellow pinochle enthusiasts at Allen Eiry Senior Center for many entertaining Thursday afternoons.

Visitation for family and friends will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at Traunero Funeral Home and Crematory, 214 S. Monroe St., Tiffin, Ohio, 44883, (419) 447-3113. There will be a wake service at the funeral home.

Funeral Mass will be 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin, with the Rev. Anthony Coci officiating. The rosary will be recited 30 minutes prior to Mass at the church.

Burial will take place immediately following at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Tiffin. The United Veteran's Council will perform military rites at the grave.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin, or St. Joseph Catholic High School, Fremont.

Online condolences may be sent to the family, out-of-town flowers may be ordered, and the celebration of life video may be viewed at www.traunerofuneralhome.com.