He entered glory on January 31, 2019 at the age of 91.
On October 26, 1952, he married Nelvia Kowald of New Braunfels. Together they enjoyed 66 years of
marriage.
Leland served in the Army and in the Merchant Marines. He retired from LCRA after 43 years of service
in New Braunfels, Bastrop and Marble Falls.
Leland Fischer was a wonderful gentlemen who lived his life to be beyond reproach. He was quick to
forgive. He was quite the storyteller, especially of his true life adventures around the world.
Leland and Nelvia enjoyed travel, the grandchildren and ranching, as well as attending First United
Methodist Church, The Rotary Club of Marble Falls and the Highland Lakes Native Plant Society of Texas.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Nelvia, his daughter Nadine Cowey and her husband Stephen, his
son Galen Fischer and his wife Susan, five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and two great great
grandchildren.
A nobler man, who loved people, his cows, and anything related to farming and ranching would be hard
to find. He will be dearly missed. We will strive to follow his excellent example of how to live.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 3, 2019 from 5–7 pm at Clements Wilcox Funeral Home, Marble Falls, Texas. Funeral Service will be Monday, February 4, 2019 at 10:00 am at First United Methodist Church, Marble Falls, Texas and Burial will be at the Comal Cemetery, New Braunfels, Texas.
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