J. E. FISCHER DIES IN WEST

J. E. Fischer, well known Blair man who has operated a shoe repair business here for many years, passed away Sunday, August 13, at the home of a daughter in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Fischer had been in poor health for three years, and because of this had sold his shoe repair business on east State street in Blair only last month. Mr. and Mrs. Fischer had gone to California July 31st, arriving at the home of their daughter, Shirley, now Mrs. M. S. Scott, on August 4th. His death August 13th occurred on his 60th birthday.

Johanas Ewald Fischer was born in Denmark in 1890 and came to the United States when 19 years old. He located in Omaha, and was united in marriage to Christiana Marie Christiansen on Nov. 12, 1915.

When he first came to Blair he was employed by Ed Carver who operated a shoe store here. Later he established his own shoe repair business and continued in that work until this year, a span of more than 30 years.

Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Fischer. A son and daughter preceded him in death. Surviving, besides his wife, are three daughters and their families. Mrs. V. T. Johnson (Evalyn) of Shenandoah, Iowa; Mrs. M. S. Scott (Shirley) of Los Angeles, Calif.; and Mrs. Wm. Baxter (Barbara) of Blair. Also four grandchildren.

Two brothers, Oscar Fischer of Omaha and Anker Fischer of Boston, Mass. and one sister, Mrs. Michael Rosholm (Hjlma) of Denmark.

Following services in California, his body will be returned to Blair, and services will be held Sunday at the First Lutheran church at 2:30 with Rev. H. C. Jorgensen officiating. Burial will be in the Blair cemetery with the Bendorf Funeral Home in charge.

~~~Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library~~~

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