Earl Eugene Fisher

Earl Eugene Fisher was born on October 12th, 1931, in Virginia MN.  He passed peacefully, on June 6, 2023, at his home.   His parents were Myrtle and William A. Fisher.

Earl graduated from Grinnell College.  While in college he travelled to Europe as an exchange student.  There was a meager allowance, but he experienced a lot, around his studies in Italy.   Following graduation, he returned to Virginia and worked at his father’s business, WA Fisher Printing Company.  He married Suzanne Tollefsrud and settled in Virgina (Midway) MN. They had three children, Earl (Bud), Patty Sue, and Annie.

Earl proceeded to own and manage his father’s printing business until his retirement.

Earl was interested in airplanes and purchased his own.  He would fly from his home on Ely Lake to the family cabin on Lake 14, and to the Moose Lake cabin also.  He also flew to Canada for fishing trips.  Earl was a member of the Elks.

Earl married Violet Irene (Mulden) Verbick March 12th, 1983, and enjoyed their home on Ely Lake.  They played golf and spent a lot of time at the Fisher hunting camp at Moose Lake.  4th of July and Christmas Eve were celebrated at their home, with family.

Fishing, duck and deer hunting, were Earl’s favorite hobbies. He taught daughter Annie hunting, and many memories and successful hunts were enjoyed.  Earl and family made a lot of improvements at the hunting camp, and lots of happy times were shared.  Every fall, Earl and Irene would host a weekend and invite 2-3 couples for 2 days of duck hunting, cards, games, and cheer.

Other favorite hobbies acquired later in life were golf and computer.   Earl and Irene were able to do some travel and began to winter in Sun Lakes Arizona after they retired.

Earl’s health was affected by cancer.  With care, the cancer was put at bay, but his health was compromised by treatments.

Earl is survived by wife: Irene; daughter: Ann (David) Bzdok (Intl Falls MN);  Sister: Ruth Kile; Daughter-in-laws: Pat Fisher (Maplewood MN), Jill (Dwight) Wait (Duluth MN);  Grandsons: Brent (Chelsey) Bzdok (Intl Falls MN), Sean Fisher (Duluth MN) and Granddaughter: Jessica (Ross) Pearson (Wrenshall MN);  Great grandchildren: Lola Hall, Braxton Bzdok, Kayden Bzdok, Jude Pearson and Lane Pearson;  nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Allan Fisher, son Earl (Bud) Fisher and infant daughter Patty Sue Fisher.

The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at Fairview Hospice.  Earl was treated with respect and received dignified care in his final days. 

The Memorial Service will be held on 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023 at United in Christ Lutheran Church, Eveleth MN. Pastor Jeanne Madsen will officiate.

Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.

Family services provided by Bauman-Cron, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To share condolences online, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com .