William C. Fischer
1932-2012
San Antonio, Texas

William C. “Bill” Fischer, the son of Charles F. and Lucy I. (Andermann) Fischer, was born in Rock Port, Missouri, on March 7, 1932. He passed away Friday, June 22, 2012, at his home in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 80.

William and his two brothers, Charles (older) and John (younger), were raised by Uncle Elmer Andermann and Aunts Mabel Andermann and Minnie (Andermann) Baldwin in Rock Port, Missouri. Bill attended Rock Port Schools, graduating from Rock Port High School in 1950. Following high school, Bill attended Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri, on a football scholarship. In 1951, Bill entered the United States Marine Corps, to serve his country during the Korean War. In 1959, Bill returned to Rock Port and enrolled in Tarkio College to complete his education, graduating in 1962.

On April 22, 1960, Bill married Shirley L. Freeman in Platte City, Missouri. They remained in Tarkio while Bill finished college. Upon his graduation, Bill entered federal civil service with the Department of Labor, which transferred him to Kansas City and later to Springfield, Missouri. Bill transferred to the Department of Justice and became a Special Agent for the FBI. His assignments required relocating his family numerous times to Montana, Ohio, Nebraska, Iowa, and once again to Missouri. Bill retired from the FBI in 1986 and he and Shirley returned to Tarkio, where they lived until 1991, when they decided to move to San Antonio, Texas, to spend time with their grandchildren and began selling real estate.

Bill remained in San Antonio after Shirley’s death in 2005, and worked as a volunteer at the Methodist Hospital, where he made many new friends. He also enjoyed horseback riding with his sons and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Donald N. and Robin Hathorne, Ronald D. and Marian Hathorne, San Antonio, Texas, Steven C. and Susie Fischer, Perkasie, Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Timothy and Katherine Fischer, Danny, Donnie, Derek, Dustin and Mason Hathorne, Krystel, Ryan, Danielle and Arianna Chamberlain; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Devin, Nathan, and Silas Hathorne; brother, John and wife Betty Fischer, Kansas City, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.

William was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley (Freeman) Fischer; and older brother, Charles Fischer.

Services: 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
Interment: Greenhill Cemetery, Rock Port.
There is no scheduled family visitation. Open visitation will begin 9:00 A.M., Friday, June 29, 2012, at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
Memorials: Greenhill Cemetery, Rock Port.
Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri.