Lawrence A. "Larry" Fischer, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Columbus Health and Rehabilitation Center in Columbus Wisconsin surrounded by family until his final breath. Larry was born on October 26, 1939, to Leroy Fischer and Adeline Callies.

Lawrence A. "Larry" Fischer married the love of his life, Lillian, "Lilly" Parpart, on November 26, 1960. After completing his service in the United States Army, which included duty at Goose Bay Labrador and Fort Story Virginia, he returned home and soon began raising a family. Larry will be remembered for his quiet strength, providing for his wife and children which was at the heart of who Larry was, and it continually motivated him to give his best each day.

Larry worked in the mechanical department at Oscar Mayer for 34 years. In addition to his full-time work, he also started his own small business, Fischer 's Lawn and landscaping. After retiring in 2001, he continued working for Duffy Brothers, in Columbus, where he drove a grain truck for 9 years.

Larry had a true gift for working with his hands. You could often find him in his shed fixing up Simplicity lawnmowers. He also enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, trapping, and camping at Silver Springs Campground in Rio, WI.

Larry and Lilly also shared a love of travel and enjoyed many memorable trips together, visiting Alaska, Canada, Ireland, Hawaii, New York City, New York, and Branson, Missouri.

Larry is survived by his beloved wife Lillian "Lilly" Fischer of Columbus; children Randal (Natalie) Fischer of Portage, Ricky (Gina) Fischer of Sun Prairie, Lisa (Ryan) Hasey of Columbus; grandchildren Mitchell (Ashley) Hasey, Kayla Hasey, Aaron Fischer, Kaylee Fischer; God Son Blaine (Jan) Andler, sister-in- law Mary (Lavern) Fischer, and sister-in-law Rose (Dan) Amato.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Adeline (Callies) Fischer and Leroy Fischer; his brothers; Lavern (Mary)Fischer of Rio, Harold Fischer of Madison; and sister Angie (Rodney) Andler of Beaver Dam.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 18 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Columbus with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M. Rev. Ben Zuberbier will officiate. Full military honors will be held at church. Inurnment will be at Hampden Cemetery, Town of Hampden. A luncheon will be held after the Inurnment at the Zion Lutheran Church in Columbus, Wi.

Memorials may be directed to the Zion Lutheran Church in Columbus, WI

A special thank you to Dr. Rolf Poser for his care and compassion.

"Well done, good and faithful servant."- Mathew 25:23

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