EILEEN M. FISHER

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May 26, 1938—May 23, 2020

   TOMAH - Eileen M. Fisher, 81, of Tomah, passed away, Saturday, May 23, 2020 at her home. She was born on May 26, 1938 to Carl and Lu Grunewald in Watertown, WI.

   After graduating from the Watertown High School, Eileen was united in marriage to James E. Fisher on January 2, 1960. He preceded her in death on December 31, 2003.

   Eileen was a friendly face in the community, working as a receptionist at Tomah Memorial Hospital and LP Gas for several years and later as a bank teller for F&M bank. She greeted countless community members with a smiling face and a kind hello.

   Eileen was passionate about volunteer work and giving back to others. Her love of reading brought her to serve as a member of the Tomah Library Board; she served as a member of the Food Pantry Board and was active with the Handishop Industries. Up until a few years ago she was still volunteering her time whenever and wherever she could.

   In her spare time, Eileen loved gardening, watching her favorite TV show Blue Bloods and reading.

   Always kind and friendly, she was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, a loving neighbor and friend and a steward of the community.

   She is survived by her children, James C. Fisher, Kimberly (Dave) Warner, and Anthony (Sarah) Fisher, all of Tomah; grandchildren, Nicole (Dustin Peterson) Warner, Jeffery and Amber (Jesse) Sanwald, Michaela (Hunter Storkel) Kempter-Truxal, Paul Fisher, KayLeen Fisher, Christian “Bubba” Fisher; great-grandchildren, Jai, Hayden, Dakota, Jason, and Hunter; a brother, Albert (Dolly) Grunewald of Watertown; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

   She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James; a son, Brian; siblings, Carl Jr., Geni, Bobby and Carol.

   Private services will be held Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, 801 E. Monowau Street, Tomah. Pastor David Dahl will officiate.

   Relatives and friends are invited to public graveside services on Friday, May 29, 2020, 1:45 p.m. at the Oak Grove Cemetery. Those in attendance are encouraged to use CDC recommended guidelines for social distance and safety measures.

   Online condolences may be given at www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com.

Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home