Robert L. Fisher

May 8, 1927 - July 28, 2015

Robert L. Fisher, 88, of Renfrew, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Butler Memorial Hospital. He was born May 8, 1927 in Renfrew, the son of the late Lewis Cochran and the late Mary (Nicklas) Fisher. He was a WWII US Navy veteran. He was a life member of VFW Post #249. Bob also belonged to the #694 Masonic Lodge, New Castle Scottish Rite, Syria Temple and the Butler Caravan #14. He was a member of the Nixon United Methodist Church. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and carpentry. He was a retired carpenter from Armco after 36 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Bonnie (Cooper) Rupp-Fisher of Renfrew; a daughter, Cheryl Turner of Renfrew; a son, Robert L. (Marlene) Fisher, Jr.of Butler; 8 grandchildren; Shawn Fisher, Christine (Daryl) Shipos, Melissa Fisher, Kimberly Fisher, Sara Fisher, S.Sgt Michael Fisher, Katrin (Jarret) Haug and John "Jack" Turner, Jr.; and a great grandson, Maverick Haug; 2 stepdaughters, Sarah (Todd) Blanchard of Dallas, TX and Jodie Rupp of Pittsburgh; 1 stepson, Jason (Christy) Rupp of Mars and 4 step grandchildren, Anabelle and Lily Rupp and Christian and Quin Blanchard. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty G. (Hoover) Fisher who died on October 25, 1995 and a brother, William S. Fisher. Friends will be received at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Thursday, July 30, 2015 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. Services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, July 31, 2015 at 11 AM with his pastor, James Cannistraci officiating. Interment in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Butler with military honors by VFW Post #249 and American Legion #778.