Myron (Mike) Dennis Fischer, 81, of Galena, Missouri, went to be in the presence of our Lord on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 8:35 am due to complications with Covid 19. Mike was born on Labor Day, September 4, 1939 in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Vernon and Verona (Kohlbeck) Fischer. He graduated from Harlem High School, Loves Park, Illinois in 1958. Mike married Myrna Loretta (Dickson) on June 10, 1961. Myron was President/Owner of Fischer Concrete Construction Company until he retired in 1982 to the Ozarks. He was the ultimate fisherman and hunter - very serious about his craft. At age 33, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He worked in youth ministries many years and was a devout Christian until his death. Mike was predeceased by his parents, Vernon and Verona Fischer, and his son Dirk Patrick Fischer. He leaves behind his wife Myrna (Dickson) Fischer, his children Michelle (Richard) Porter, Scott (Claire) Fischer, and Amanda Fischer (Jodi). Mike is also survived by his grandchildren: Summer Joy (Patrick) Weber, Nicholas (Geneva) Porter, Jacob (Jake) (Kathleen) Porter, Paige (Tate) Bailey, Westin Fischer, Ciara (Matt) James, Carris Fischer, Warren Fischer, as well as great grandchildren: Jack Porter, Carly Porter, and Eva Joy Weber. Mike will be truly missed by his little dog Festus, who was with him until the very end.
Final resting place on earth will be at Pinnacle Hill Cemetery beside his son Dirk. Graveside memorial will be held July 22, 2022 at 5:00 pm at Pinnacle Hill Cemetery, 14528 Pleasant Valley Road, South Beloit, Illinois 61073. Dinner will follow at Porter Park Cabin, 6741 Windflower Lane, Roscoe, Illinois 61073.