FISHER, Walter Benjamin
Source: Decatur (Illinois) Evening Herald Wed 23 May 1928 p 13
Walter Benjamin Fisher 55 died in St. Mary’s hospital at 8:30 o’clock Wednesday morning. He was taken suddenly ill while on his way up town from his home in 1404 East Leafland Avenue and was taken to St. Mary’s hospital in Moran’s ambulance. He died shortly after he was admitted to the hospital. He had worked all day Tuesday until 4 o’clock when he complained of feeling ill and was given permission to go to his home. He was on his way to the doctor’s office when he was stricken. Mr. Fisher was born July 26, 1874 in Marion, Ohio and was for a number of years prior to coming to Decatur resided in Fountain County in Indiana. He had lived in Decatur for the past 13 years, had been employed by the AE Staley Co for 12 years. He worked in the kiln house in the plant. He was a member of the Staley Fellowship club and of the United Brethren Church in Fountain County, Ind. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Anna Fisher and the following children: Rex Fisher, Decatur Herald; Mrs. Edwin Crowell, Mrs. Earl Davis, Mrs. George Attwood, Ora Fisher, Mrs. Nelson Calhoun, Robert Warren, Nellie, Morris, Mrs. Edith Hill, Margaret, Crystal and Ruby Fisher, all of Decatur and Rev. Alta Fisher of Lomax, Ill. He had 12 grandchildren. He leaves his father, William Fisher of West Lebanon, Ind and the following brothers and sisters: Guy Fisher, West Lebanon, Ind; Harley Fisher, Riverside, Ind; William Fisher, LaFayette, Ind; Mrs. Rolland Stephens, Mrs. Jessie Schamp and Mrs. Harry Morgan all of Attica, Ind. The body was removed to JJ Moran & Sons Funeral Home. - kbz