Harold Fischer

Fischer, Harold 5/18/1944 - 2/28/2022 Harold E. Fischer, Jr. died at 77 on February 28 in Denver, Colo., of complications of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a Parkinson's-like disease. He was born in Plymouth, Mich., May 18, 1944, the son of Ardith Rowland Fischer and Harold E. Fischer, Sr. Harold graduated from The University of Michigan and The University of Michigan Law School. On May 18, 1968, he married Billie Thompson, who survives him. Harold served in the U.S. Army and became a partner in the Kalamazoo law firm of Lennon, Miller, Taylor & Bartosiewicz, PLC. Harold was an organ donor. In addition to his wife Billie, Harold is survived by his beloved children Katie Ziegler (Nick) and Bill Fischer (Emily Larson) and his adored grandchildren Roland and Phoebe Ziegler. Also surviving are his brothers Mark Fischer (Joan; niece Nicole and nephew Wade) and Grant Fischer (Helen; nephews Evan and Reed.) Harold loved his family, friends, and animals, especially his many Golden Retrievers and cats. He had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed good music, books, art, movies, theater, food, travel, and being outdoors, especially while fly fishing. He loved the Colorado mountains and the family cabin in the Poudre Canyon. Harold served on the boards of the Kalamazoo Chamber Music Society, the Bach Festival, and the Junior Symphony. A memorial gathering will be announced at a later date. Contributions in Harold's memory may be made to the Kalamazoo Junior Symphony, Bach Society, or Kalamazoo College.