He is survived by his wife of 61 years Geraldine (Coonen), daughters Janet (Alan) Schrey, Nancy (Robert) Dolan, Carol Patterson, Donna McKeever, Carla (Bruce) Brown, two sons Michael (Debra) Fischer, Gary (Angela) Fischer and sister Joyce William of Dayton, Ohio. He also leave behind 16 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St Jerome Catholic Church 10815 N. 35th Ave Phoenix, AZ on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 11am. A Committal Service will follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery 9925 W. Thomas Rd Avondale, AZ.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to St Vincent de Paul,