William “Bill” A. Fisher, 84, of Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was born December 14, 1938, in North Vernon, Indiana, the son of Harold and Betty Jane Bacon Fisher. He graduated from Greensburg High School in 1957. On December 29, 1960, he married Harriett Kirschner and together they had two children: Cynthia and Anthony. Bill was a manager at Sherwin Williams and worked 19 years for the Greensburg Community Schools as a custodian and a school bus driver. He was most proud for the lives he was able to touch during those years. He was very active at the First Christian Church of Greensburg serving as the Sunday School Teacher and was a former elder. He was also active in the Greensburg Lions Club and Emmaus. Bill and Harriett, were big Greensburg Pirate fans, especially Basketball. Bill drove the girls’ basketball team bus for several years and Harriett would often ride along. They were the girl’s biggest fans. Win or lose when they got off the bus after a road game, they received encouragement or a hug or both. He enjoyed taking pictures, collecting model railroad trains, visiting church members and spoiling his cats.
He was preceded in death by his Wife, Harriett; Daughter, Cynthia Windle, and his Parents. Survivors include: Tony (Dena) Fisher; Several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren: two Sister-in-Laws, Alice Nuhring and Frances Jackson; Son-in-Law, Harold Windle; and several Nieces and Nephews.
His wife Harriett suffered with MS for 40 years and they decided to donate their bodies to the Indiana University Research Center.
Family and Friends are invited to come to celebrate Bill at a Memorial Service, Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the First Christian Church of Greensburg. Pastor Ray Sweet will be officiating. Later a burial will be at the Kingston Cemetery. Memorial Contributions can be made to the National MS Society or to the First Christian Church. Online condolences can be made to the family at the www.gilliland-howe.com
