Curtis A. Fisher

Funeral service and Mass of Christian Burial for Curtis A. Fisher, 81, of Yankton, SD, formerly of Davenport, will be held at 2:00p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Yankton. Cremation rites will be accorded following the mass. The family will greet friends on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton. There will be a rosary at 7:00 p.m., followed by a Scripture service at 7:30 p.m. The family will also greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Mr. Fisher died on Friday, May 3, 2013 at his home in Yankton, SD, surrounded by loved ones. Cunnick-Collins Mortuary and Cremation Service is assisting the family locally. Curtis Arthur Stirling Fisher was born in Bismarck, ND on December 17, 1931, son of Art and Lila (Stirling) Fisher. He was raised on a farm in Hazelton, ND. On November 15, 1952, he married Lorraine Keller in Linton, ND. They just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Together they lived in North and South Dakota, Iowa and Southeast Alaska. Curtis was a member of many groups and organizations and had served as church chairperson. He loved farming, was a meat cutter, a miner at Homestake Gold Mine, and loved the outdoors and bear hunting in Alaska. Curtis was a proud Democrat and an avid Minnesota Twins and Vikings fan. Above all, his biggest love was his family whom he enjoyed spending time with and telling stories. He is survived by his wife: Lorraine Fisher of Yankton, SD; three Daughters: Linda (Donn) Larson of Hudson, SD, Sherry Fisher of Yankton, SD, Elaine (Roger) Gordon of Davenport, IA; three Sons: Steve Fisher of Yankton, SD, Kevin (Cindy) Fisher of Mt. Pleasant, IA, Duane Fisher of Kearney, MO; a Sister: Bessie Merkel of Mobridge, SD; 18 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 9 step grandchildren, and a great-great granddaughter.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, John Fisher; grandson, Drake Gordon; granddaughter, Stephanie Fisher; and sister, Nadine Moszer.