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- Carl E. Fisher: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Shoshone News-Press (Kellogg, ID) - November 5, 2008
Deceased Name: Carl E. Fisher
Carl E. Fisher (age 96) passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 2008 at the Mountain Valley Care and Rehab in Kellogg where he was a resident. Carl was born in a log cabin on March 28, 1912 at the family homestead near Rose Lake. He was the son of Oscar and Martha Fisher, immigrant settlers from Germany.
He attended Rose Lake School and Kingston High School. He was drafted by the U.S. Army in March of 1942 and served his country proudly until his discharge in March 1946. Carl held the rank of Sergeant and was an Anti-Aircraft Instructor prior to deployment to the European Theatre of Operations.
While in Europe, Carl supervised German war prisoners in delivering Allied war supplies. He was awarded the American Theatre of Operations Service Ribbon, African, Middle Eastern Service Ribbons, Good Conduct Medal, and AR 600-68 Victory Medal. Following his discharge, Carl returned home where he worked as a farmer on Tamarack Ridge, and various other jobs, including dredge work on the Coeur d' Alene River.
He was preceded in death by wives Edith Humphrey and Estelle Renfroe; his parents; brother, Herbert Fisher; and his sister, Charlotte Colley. Carl is survived by his brother, Robert (Pennee) Fisher of Pinehurst, step-son, Kenneth (RoAnne) Humphrey of Kingston, step-daughters, Charlotte (Pete) Black of Utah, Helen Mitchell of Hayden Lake, Wilma (Chris) Dorton of Pinehurst, Betty Sue Colson of Hayden; brother-in-law, Arthur Colley of Downingtown, Pa.; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. A private family memorial will take place at a later date. Carl's family would like to sincerely thank the staff and management of the Mountain Valley Care and Rehab, Kellogg, for the loving care given to Carl during his years there.
His last years were full of happiness and joy, thanks to all of you. And thank you for making sure he got to vote.
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1912 - 2008 (96 years)
