Robert A. Fisher

The memorial service celebrating the life of Robert Arthur Fisher of Verndale will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 30, at the Verndale Alliance Church in Verndale. Friends and family will be gathering and sharing stories at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Bob passed away at the age of 88 on May 24, 2025 at his home at rural Verndale, MN, with his wife at his side and under the gentle care of Vivie Hospice. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You are invited to watch the service via live-stream by going to Schuller Family Funeral Homes' Facebook Page or YouTube Page ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Robert “Bob” Arthur Fisher was born to Harold and Myrtle (Scearcy) Fisher on December 15, 1936, in Motley, MN. He reminisced about playing as a child with his brothers in the sandbox under the kitchen window. If they got to fighting their mom would throw water on them! He graduated from Verndale Public School before working a short time at the Aldrich cheese factory and farmed on the homeplace for four years. Bob worked as a Wadena police officer and later attended Highway Patrol training in 1968. He decided to try something else and began a career he truly enjoyed, selling cars (1968-2016). For many years he was at Nyhus in Staples where he worked with and met a lot of good folks. He took pride in the process of coming to a mutual agreement. He always said, “I enjoy the hunt!” Away from work, Bob liked to hunt, fish, and visit with family and friends. He always enjoyed a tasty meal, especially creamed peas and potatoes or pot roast. Bob grew up in the Verndale Assembly of God Church (1936-2005) and was currently a member of the Verndale Alliance. On August 16, 1958, Bob married Carolyn Ann Martin and they lived in Pillager before moving to Wadena (1962). They settled near Verndale (1968) and raised their family. Carolyn died in 2000. On a blind date in March of 2008, Marlos Estelle Fox caught Bob’s eye and they were married on October 5, 2008, at the Bethany Nursing Home Chapel in Brainerd. Preceding Bob in death were his first wife, Carolyn; parents Harold Fisher and Myrtle Park; step-dad Ray Park; son David (2016); brother, Bill; and step-brother, Ray Park. Forever remembering Bob will be his devoted wife, Marlos; daughters: Nancy Bernstetter of Little Falls, Patty (Tim) Horn of Pillager and Peggy (Doug) Vagle of Sartell; bonus children: Heather (Brian) Steuck, Matt Paulson and Julie Leikvoll; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 5 bonus grandchildren; brother, Dick Fisher; step-sisters, Carolyn Mathiason, June Fluegel, and Marilyn Oertwich; along with a host of friends. Memorials in Bob’s name may be directed to the American Cancer Society. (https://donate.cancer.org/?campaign)

Robert A. Fisher

December 15, 1936 - May 24, 2025