Antone Fisher, 1871-1960

FISHER

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 2/1/2009 at 07:49:23

Antone Fisher Found Dead At His Home

Antone (Tony) Fisher, 90, former city councilman from first ward, was found dead at his home this morning. County Coroner Frank Fuhrman placed the time of death at late Wednesday or early Thursday morning. He operated a wool, hide and fur buying business here for many years.

A daughter, Mrs. George Hunt, and her daughter, Mrs. Berle Green of Kimball, Minn., had stopped about 9 o'clock to show Mr. Fisher his grandchildren when they found him dead. He had last been seen Wednesday afternoon when he purchased a soft drink at the filling station of his son-in-law, William Hansen.

Funeral services have been set for 2 p.m. Monday at the Sandin Fuhrman Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery. The Rev. Lester Strubhar will officiate.

Born in Germany, Mr. Fisher came to America at the age of 10 or 11. He lived in the Fort Dodge-Rolfe area for some time until his marriage to Mary Healy of Boston. The Fishers then resided in Boston for a time prior to coming to Estherville.

Mr. Fisher was councilman from first ward here for two terms, 1935-1939. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are four daughters; Mrs. George (Grace) Hunt and Mrs. William (Elma) Hansen of Estherville; Mrs. Edward (Violet) Rose, St. Louis, Mo.; and Mrs. Gertrude Scott, Spirit Lake.

Two sisters, Mrs. Dave (Elizabeth) Pietgrass, Lake Crystal, Minn., and Mrs. Hannah Smith, Spencer, are living. Brothers of the deceased are John of Emmetsburg, George of Whittemore, Ted of Algona, Dave of Livermore, and Ernie of Fort Dodge.

His wife, sisters Tina, Anna and Mary and brothers Frank and Bill preceded him in death.

Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; August 6, 1960.