David Fischer

FUNERAL SERVICES : 11:00 am on Friday, September 3, 2010 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Park Rapids, MN.VISITATION : 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Jones-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids, MN.INTERMENT : St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Cemetery in Park Rapids, MN.SURVIVORS : His wife, Sharon; daughters, Jennifer and Josephine; step-children, Rob (Cheryl) Karnik and Sherry (Randy) Schave; step-grandchildren, Jeremy, Brittany and Angie Karnik and Brok Schave; brothers, Jeffrey, Michael (Perry) and Brian; sister, Linda (Timothy) Squires; as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. DAVID WILLIAM FISCHERMAY 1, 1955 ~ AUGUST 31, 2010 David William Fischer, age 55 of Mahnomen, formerly of the Park Rapids, MN area, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. David was born on May 1, 1955 to Robert William and Patricia Ann (Wenisch) in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Robert was a military man, so the young family moved numerous times before settling in Minnesota. David attended the Carver Catholic School and participated in the wrestling program. David qualified for the Minnesota state wrestling tournaments and won the championship title three different years. After graduating high school in 1973, David enlisted in the United States Navy where he served his country for 9 years. David was united in marriage to Sharon Jean Karnik on December 30, 1993 in Chaska, MN. Their family was welcomed in many communities, including Carver, Arlington, Sebeka-Menahga areas and Park Rapids before settling in Mahnomen in 2007. David was a Master Plumber and was self-employed until he retired in 2008 due to his illness. He enjoyed being a plumber, camping with his family, watching NASCAR and cheering on his favorite driver: Jeff Gordon, relaxing with his two dogs: Mia and K-rat and more than anything, spending time with his family and friends. David will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Sharon; daughters, Jennifer and Josephine; step-children, Rob (Cheryl) Karnik and Sherry (Randy) Schave; step-grandchildren, Jeremy, Brittany and Angie Karnik and Brok Schave; brothers, Jeffrey, Michael (Perry) and Brian; sister, Linda (Timothy) Squires; as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Uncle Bill & Aunt Charlotte White. David is preceded in death by his parents, Patricia and Robert; nephew, Michael Fischer and his uncle Romie Wenisch. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 3, 2010 at St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church in Park Rapids, MN. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. " 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at the Jones-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids, MN. Active casketbearers will be: Randy Schave, Marya Lillquist, Mike Botz, Dennis Karnik, Josh Karnik, Tim Roush, Travis Roush, Elizabeth Roush, Keith Roush and Tony Fischer. Honorary casketbearers will be: Stephanie Frederick, Jeremy Karnik, Brittany Karnik, Brok Schave, Jordan Wizner and Joshua Fischer. Interment will be made at St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church Cemetery in Park Rapids, MN.