Richard Fisher, 81, died Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at Sterling Pavilion, Sterling, IL.
Richard was born November 2, 1933, in Benton, IL, the son of Ben and Cora (Wiggins) Fisher. He married Nellie Bethel, on June 1, 1957, in Akin, IL.
He was employed by Illinois Forge as an inspector, prior to retirement. Richard was a Bivocational Baptist Minister, Interim Pastor at most Southern Baptist Churches in Northwest Illinois, and member at First Baptist Church, Como, IL. Richard was active in his ministry until his final days. He enjoyed reading, scripture reading, fishing, classic cars, and running around in his electric wheelchair.
Survivors include his wife Nellie of Rock Falls, IL; four sons, Dave (Michal) and Tim (Jeannie), both of Rock Falls, Mark (Sheila) of Morrison, IL, and Steve (Monica) of Sterling; two sisters, Phyllis Harris of Pikeville, KY, and Alice Shanks of Benton; one brother, Roland Fisher of Christopher, IL; nine grandchildren, Joshua (Hannah), Travis (Sarah), Tiffani (Kamryn), Brittany, Emily, Hannah, Laura, Sarah, and Kendrick; three great-grandchildren, River Lynn, Galen, and one on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Curtis Fisher.
A memorial has been established.
Condolences may be sent to schillingfuneralhome.com.