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Elmer Fischer Obituary

ELMER 'AL ' A. FISCHER Elmer "Al" A. Fischer, age 96, Brookfield resident for 59 years, WWII Army Veteran. Beloved husband of 65 years to Marjorie "Marge" M. Fischer, nee Jaros: loving father of Sandra (Nicholas) Sempowicz: dear grandpa of Nicholas A. Sempowicz and Mitchell L. Sempowicz: brother-in-law of Lester (Grace) Jaros and the late Elmer (Lee) Jaros: uncle of Rodney Jaros and David Jaros: devoted caregiver, Svetlana Marzoyeva. Visitation Thursday, May 30, 2013, 3:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M., and Friday, May 31, 2013, 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M., at?Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31 st St., Brookfield. Funeral Friday 11 A.M. Interment Bohemian National Cemetery. Elmer retired from Bell & Thorn manufacturing company, after 46 years, serving as the company 's Treasurer and CFO. He was a lifelong White Sox fan, and an avid golfer. Elmer was an extremely proud grandfather, passing along his love of baseball and golf to his two grandsons. He had a wonderful sense of humor. His family will miss his "dance, " "wave " and "salute." Memorials appreciated to P.A.W.S. of Tinley Park, 8301 W 191st St., Tinley Park, Illinois, 60487. Information, 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Jun. 5, 2013.

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Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services

9445 West 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513

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31

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9445 West 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513

May

31

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11:00 a.m.

Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services

9445 West 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513

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