Randy Alvin Fischer

Randall Alvin Fischer, of Mandeville, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, small business owner and devoted father of four children, died September 28th of an apparent heart attack after he was stricken at home. He was 54.

Universally known as Randy, he was born in 1971 in New Orleans, the second child of the late Alvin and Whewellene Fischer.

Randy was a 1990 graduate of De La Salle High School and attended Southeastern Louisiana University. He enlisted in the U.S. Marines in 1991 and after he mustered out of active duty, he served in the reserves. Randy was proud of his service and was active in Marine veteran groups. He adhered to the timeless Marine Corps credo of Once a Marine, Always a Marine. He co-founded Northshore Marines, a group of Marine Corps veterans who gather on the Marine Corps birthday (November 10th) each year and convene casual events for Marines and their families throughout the year. Randy would do anything to help a Marine in need.

He is survived by his sister, Dr. Staci Fischer and her husband Scott MacKay, of Bristol, RI; his children Bethany Helbach of Lacombe; Brooke and Miles Fischer of Kenner; and Haleigh Fischer of Mandeville. He is also survived by his stepson Mason Wineski of Mandeville. Randy is also survived by his former wives Danielle Folse of Kenner and Leigh Ann Cindric of Mandeville and his college partner Tracey Helbach of Lacombe.

Randy was known for the exuberance and joy he took in life. He was a man with a wide circle of friends, some dating as far back as elementary school. He was a loyal and compassionate fellow who was always helpful to anyone in need. When you were in Randy’s home, you were never a stranger; he treated everyone as close family.

Randy was a devoted fan of the New Orleans Saints and the LSU Tigers football and baseball teams. One of his beloved dogs, a labrador retriever, was named Deuce, after Saints running back Deuce McAllister.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Randy’s name to any local or national charity benefiting military veterans. Several that Randy and his family have supported are Disabled American Veterans (DAV : Disabled American Veterans), the Wounded Warrior Project (Veterans Charity - Non Profit Organization for Veterans), and Tunnel to Towers Foundation (Tunnel to Towers Foundation).

All are invited to calling hours at the Grace Funeral Home in Covington (Grace Funeral Home | Covington, LA) on Thursday, October 8th from 5 to 8 pm. There will be visitation at 11am with funeral services with military honors at noon at Grace Funeral Home on Friday, October 9th. Burial is private.