Thomas J. Fischer

Thomas J. Fischer, age 89, of Moorhead, MN, died Friday, January 11, 2008, in his home.Thomas Joseph Fischer was born on May 3, 1918 to Lucas and Roselia Brown in Moorhead, MN. He grew up and attended school in Moorhead, graduating from Moorhead High School in 1936. On December 27, 1940 he joined the United States Army, serving during World War II in Fuji and Guadalcanal, where he received a Bronze Star. He was honorably discharged on July 16, 1945. Tom enjoyed woodworking, bow hunting and bowling, he was also a very faithful man who was devoted to God. He is survived by two nieces, Rosalie Christensen of Cedar, MN and Dolores Berg of Moorhead, MN and several great-nieces and great-nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; eleven siblings; and two nieces, Gloria Larson and Betty Mae Clark.