David Anthony Fischer

David Anthony Fischer passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 20, 2026, at the age of 78 at the Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home, Bellevue, NE after a 33-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). David was born February 19, 1948 in Dickinson, North Dakota and grew up with 4 siblings in Halliday, ND. He entered the United States Air Force in December 1966. David served nearly four years in the Air Force as an aircraft maintenance specialist spending time at Travis Air Force Base, CA and Clark Air Base, Philippines. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant (E-4). Following his service to his country, he decided to serve his community as a Fire Fighter and Paramedic for the Omaha Fire Department. He served for 24 years from May 17, 1971 until his early retirement on May 18, 1995 due to the effects of MS. David loved being a Fire Fighter and Paramedic, enjoyed spending time working on his house, in his yard and loved his angry cat “Dummy”. He also enjoyed taking road trips with Brady to North Dakota, South Dakota and Idaho to sightsee and visit family.

David lived in his Omaha home for five years in retirement before he required full time care and moved into the Grand Island Veteran’s Home in 2000. The Veteran’s Home became his new home and he was very thankful for the many wonderful caregivers that would help him over the years there. Then in March 2018, before the Grand Island Veteran’s Home was set to close, he was transferred to the Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home where he lived out the rest of his years taken care of by many more amazing caregivers. The staff at both Veteran’s Homes truly became his family and our family is extremely grateful for their love and support for over 26 years.

David is survived by his son Brady Fischer (Holly) of Council Bluffs, IA; grandsons Nathaniel Fischer (Hayley) and Dalton Fischer both of Omaha, NE; step granddaughters Ava Kelly and Addison Koch both of Council Bluffs, IA; great grandson Franklin Fischer; and second cousin Mike Bosch (LaVonne) of Rapid City, SD; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Esther Fischer of Dickinson, ND; two brothers, Charles Fischer of Boise, ID and Nicholas Fischer of Fort Worth, TX; two sisters, Esther “Joan” Krula of Omaha, NE and Paulette Foley of Mesa, AZ; and daughter-in-law, Carrie Fischer of Papillion, NE.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:30 pm Friday, October 30, 2026 at the Eastern Nebraska Veteran’s Home Chapel 12505 Harrison Tull Drive, Bellevue, NE 68123. David will be entered into rest at the Omaha National Cemetery at a private event following his service. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.dignitymemorial.com for the Fischer family.

In lieu of flowers the family will direct memorials or they can be made directly to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in David’s name.