Mr. Fischer, 91, of Jackson, died Aug. 12, 2012, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Prior to retiring, he was a self-employed contractor with Fischer & Son, East Brunswick. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II as a military policeman and earning the European-African-Middle Eastern Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Fischer was predeceased by a son, Russell Fischer; and two brothers, Albert Fischer and William Fischer. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Lilja; two sons, Edward Ostrowski of Helmetta, and Gregory Fischer of Franklin Park; a daughter, L. Cora Scoles of Jackson; a sister, Wilhelmena Crippen of Fresno, Calif.; two brothers, Leroy Fischer of California, and Bernard Fischer of Whiting; eight grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. A funeral service was held at the George S. Hassler Funeral Home, Jackson, followed by interment in the Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, Arnytown section of North Hanover. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 1 Union St., Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691.
