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Clark Fischer Obituary

Clark H. Fischer

Clark H. Fischer, age 82, of Williams Bay, Wisconsin, formerly of Elmhurst; Cherished and Loving husband to Peg, nee McNamara; Devoted father to Tim, Marc (Heidi), Jeff (Laura), Greg (Katie), and Matt; Gentle Papa to Katie, Sean, Ben, Claire, John, Elizabeth, Abby, Caroline, Will, Maggie, Daniel, Dylan, and Danielle. Also survived by his sister Ginny (the late Ron), sisters-in-law Dinah (the late Gordon), Charlene (the late Bruce), and Julie (the late Greg), brother-in-law Bob Kartholl (the late Mary Beth), and many nieces and nephews.

Clark served two years in the United States Army and graduated from Northern Illinois University. He taught at Immaculate Conception Grade School and High School. Clark later became a teacher, dean, head football coach, and assistant principal at York Community High School from 1963-1992, where he was a highly-valued colleague.

Services have been held.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Open Arms Free Clinic, ATTN: Development, P.O. Box 678, Elkhorn, WI, 53121 or St. Vincent DePaul Society, c/o St. Benedict's Parish, 137 Dewey Ave., Fontana, WI, 53125.

Arrangements handled by Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst. 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Aug. 30, 2019.

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Roger Stefani

October 10, 2019

Hello Family of Clark Fischer
I am so sorry to hear of Clark's passing. I wish I had known of it at the time, as I very much would have liked to be at his services.

I attended York H.S. in the early/mid 1970s and I had the good fortune of playing football for Clark. I have many fond memories of that time, and I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to experience his kindness and wisdom in my life. He very much had an influence on my life at that time, and was truly a guide in my transition from teen to adult. He remained interested and supportive of my life as I moved onto college, and into my career, which at that time, was in teaching and coaching.

I feel very blessed to have had Clark in my life.

God Bless All of You.
Roger Stefani

The Gibbons Family

August 30, 2019

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

August 25, 2019

Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
The Judd Family

Will Jacoby

August 25, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with the Fischer family! I was privileged and lucky to have had been coached by Mr. Fischer (as we called the coaches at York) after he was my "Coach" at IC Grade School. What a great positive influence he was. We have now loss another GREAT MAN a Knight and Duke as well as MENTOR!

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Jim Weniger

August 24, 2019

Clark was an outstanding family man, teacher, coach and administrator. A kind man who left such a positive mark on all those he came in contact with. My prayers go out to his wonderful family. God bless him.

Irene Honig

August 24, 2019

My heart goes out to your entire family. Clark was truly a kind and gentle man with a great sense of humor. It was a pleasure working with him.

Margaret Braun

August 23, 2019

Clark Fisher was our World History teacher at I.C. back in 1962-63. Always kind and patient.....my condolences to his wife and children. May our Lord bless you all during this difficult time.

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Carrie Mattis Muro

August 22, 2019

Offering my condolences to the Fischer family. I grew up with Tim Fischer, one of Mr. Fischer's five lovely sons. God bless you all. May his memory be a blessing! ❤

Bob Booth

August 22, 2019

To the Fisher family .
I am sorry for your loss.
Coach Fisher was always a great mentor and kind coach to me during my high school years.
I will remember him as a good man and good coach .
Thank you Mr.Fisher !

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Kelly DeLoriea

August 22, 2019

I will always have the fondest memories of Clark's wonderful patience and calm demeanor as he taught me how to drive, the handful of times when my dad was busy and he generously gave me rides to work at Oakbrook Mall during high school, and his great stories and sense of humor. His proud and lasting legacy endures in the very best parts of York, and he will be missed. Sending love to all the Fischers. -Kelly

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Pat Keever

August 22, 2019

I have always felt fortunate to know and be coached by Coach Fisher while on the York HS football teams. He had become head coach of a failing program and brought the '69 team within 1 point of the WSC Championship. It was an exciting season.

Coach helped me very much with my goals after high school; such as college etc. Not an easy task, because I could try his patience at times.

What I felt stood out the most of Coach was his ability to get a team to reach the peak of their abilities, while being such a nice person as well. He was kind to everyone.

I always looked at him and was impressed on how important family were to him and Peggy.

While at a Randy Michael Memorial function, Coach introduced me to his son. He went on to tell me that his son broke a track record I had at York, and quick to point out it was the longest standing York track team record. Coach was very proud. I was happy for him.

Coach was an inspiration to all and helped so many. He will be missed.

Patte Halen Johnson

August 22, 2019

Clark and Peg raised 5 amazing boys and I was one of the lucky neighbors who got to watch them grow. Clark was kind and loving and gave great advice! Peg and Clark were a true team, helping each other achieve their goals and were great examples to all of us. He will be missed and remembered always.

August 22, 2019

Mr. Fischer was such a kind man, and he raised a wonderful family. So very sorry for your loss.

Tom Beck

August 21, 2019

We met playing football at Northern Illinois University. Clark was a great friend, he was as kind and humane as anyone that I have ever met. My deepest condolences to Peg, his boys and family.

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25

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Aug

26

Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

134 Arthur Street, Elmhurst, IL

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