Robert Fisher

March 9, 1942 ~ February 6, 2015
Bob Fisher of Bradford passed away Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. He was born in Chicago and was 72 years old. He is survived by his wife, Carol; his children, Pete (and Kim), Bill (and Anne) and Kathleen (and Strata); and five grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Bill, his sister, Mary, and many nieces and nephews. Bob was a gentle and peace-loving man. He loved his family and was very willing to put our needs ahead of his own. He believed in living his faith, and we, his family, will always be grateful for his unconditional love and support. Bob majored in political science and had a keen interest in world governments throughout his life. He taught junior high school in Wyanet for many years. He liked and understood his students and made their needs a priority in his work. In later years, he enjoyed helping on the farm. He was always willing to go anywhere at a moment''s notice, to check corn depth, deliver seed, or help in any way. He truly believed that the little things make the difference, and he tried hard to do those small things he felt could make each of our lives better. Bob enjoyed the simple things: nature, comfortable clothes, a No. 3 Meps lure, a cup of coffee on the front porch at the lake, fishing off the dock a few minutes at the end of the day, a good book and a ball game. We cherish his willingness to try almost anything with us, his tolerance, and his continued encouragement to trust our choices. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Bradford. A Mass and graveside services will be held at St. Mary''s Church in Tiskilwa, arrangements pending. Mass requests can be sent to St. John the Baptist Church in Bradford or to St. Mary''s in Tiskilwa. Memorials can be directed to Bradford Grade School to be given to teachers for purchase of classroom supplies.
He had a sense of humor and didn’t look down on us like some teachers did. A good teacher, Carol too.
he was such a caring and patient teacher, but if you kept it up he did have one big booming voice when he would yell. Which wasn’t very often. His students were taken under his wings while he had to and you always knew that if you had a problem he would be there to help you and he would always have you look at all sides of the picture I seen him a few yrs ago when he came into Indian valley inn and gave him a hug and thanked him. May u rest in peace mr fisher. You will. Be greatly missed
Sympathy to all your family, may your memories bring a smile in the days to come
Mr. Fisher was probably the most influential teacher of my life. I was an angry and somewhat troubled child. I think there was a period in school when I was getting “the paddle” almost everyday. Mr Fisher began having me stay after school “as punishment” and during these periods he would talk with me. He listened and seemed to understand some of what was making me act-out so badly. At his encouragement I walked to the corner of 3rd Street in Wyanet Illinois and into the Congregational Bible Church which changed my life. I have always credited Mr. Fisher for being the source of this most important change and I own much of what I am to his influence.
Carol and family, We are so very saddened with the news of Bob’s unexpected death. Our heartfelt sorrow and love goes out to you and your precious family. We are so grateful to have spent a very short time with Bob…yet felt like we have known you both forever. May God touch you with His healing grace to accept this loss. We love you.
What a wonderful person he was. His teaching influenced me in such a positive way and he was always fun to talk to at family gatherings. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this very sad time. With all our love and sympathy….Greg, Lori, Megan
So sorry for your loss. Bob will be missed by so many.He was always so cheerful and good for a joke.
It was my honor and privilege to teach with Bob at Wyanet. He was a fabulous and caring teacher. Our condolences to his family.