Edward L. Fisher, USAF veteran

Edward L. Fisher, 88, of Millsboro passed away at his home Friday, Jan. 10, 2020.  

Edward was born Sept. 15, 1931, in Georgetown to the late George and Gertrude Ellingsworth Fisher.  He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-55 and did overseas duty in Germany.  He married his sweetheart, Wanda, and together they raised four children, and a nephew whom he treated as his own.  He was a life member of the Millsboro VFW Post, and also was a founding member and life member of Mid-Sussex Rescue Squad.  He was very devoted to his family, and particularly enjoyed animated discussions with his wife. 

His hobbies included fishing, hunting and NASCAR.  He also loved watching football. Edward was also an active member of the Oak Orchard Community Church in Oak Orchard.

Edward’s beloved wife Wanda preceded him last December.  He is survived by his four children: Bryan E. Fisher, Frank L. Fisher (Ranae), Sheila Rohlfing (Gene) and Bruce A. Fisher.  His nephew whom he raised as his own is Danny Fisher (Georgette). Also surviving are 12 grandchildren: Nicole Rohlfing, Donna Rohlfing, Kelly Lewis, Mallory Johnson, Fallyn Blanco, Michael Sacona, Kodie Fisher, Kaylee Fisher, Chelsea Johnson, Devon McCusker, Tyler Bare, and Taylor Bare. There are 15 great-grandchildren: Noah Smallacombe, Colin Smallacombe, Alexis Hill, Maddison Hill, Hailey Hill, Lilly Hill, Brayden Wootten, Shyla Lowe, Oaklyn Blanco, James Camp, Ryleigh Fisher, MaKenna, Malakai, Remington Bare, and Jaxson Bare.

He is also survived by a brother George Fisher (Shirley) and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

A funeral and Celebration of His Life will be held Tuesday, Jan. 14, at noon, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro.  Friends may call one hour prior, from 11 a.m. until noon.  Pastor Allen Miller of the Oak Orchard Community Church will officiate.  Interment follows in Carey’s Cemetery, Millsboro, with Air Force honors being conferred.

Electronic condolences to www.watsonfh.com.