Leroy O. Fischer, 75, of Saint Meinrad
Leroy O. Fischer, 75, of Saint Meinrad, passed away Thursday June 30, 2022 at Wellington Parc in
Owensboro, Kentucky. Leroy was born February 18, 1947 in Saint Meinrad to Oscar and Clara
(Waninger) Fischer. He was united in marriage to Deborah Kendall on December 26, 1970 in Saint
Meinrad Catholic Church.
Leroy was a lifetime member of Saint Meinrad Parish. He retired as a Superintendent for The Iron
Workers Union # 103. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, and recipient of a purple heart. Leroy was
a member of Saint Meinrad Legion Post 366, and a member of Ferdinand Veterans Of Foreign Wars. He
was a member of S.M.A.R.T., and past member of St. Meinrad Water Board. He was a member of Saint
Meinrad K of C # 5599, and past Grand Knight, He was a fourth degree member of Tell City K of C.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Deborah Fischer, two sons, Troy (Molly) Fischer of Saint Meinrad, and
Lance (Anna) Fischer of Ferdinand. Four grandchildren, Jack Fischer, Evan Fischer, Lane Fischer, and
Callie Fischer. Two brothers, Kenny “Peter” Fischer and Danny (Darlene) Fischer both of Saint Meinrad.
Two sisters, Mary Jo Wirthwein of Huntingburg, and Brenda (Greg) Kleiser of Fulda. Leroy was preceded
in death by his parents, Oscar and Clara Fischer, and two sisters, Norma Heeke and Lillian “Bebsy”
Schwoeppe.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 AM CDT Thursday July 7 th in Saint Meinrad Church, Burial
with Military graveside rites will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 until 7:00 PM
CDT on Wednesday July 6, 2022 at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand, and on Thursday from 9:00 AM
until 10:00 AM CDT at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the
Heritage Hill Quarterback Club or a favorite charity. Online condolences may be shared at
www.becherfuneralhome.com.