Obituary of Dwayne Keith Fischer

Fischer, Dwayne Keith

Bay City, Michigan 

Dwayne Keith Fischer, age 84, passed away suddenly and peacefully at his winter home in Bradenton, Florida, on March 26, 2023. He was the son of the late John and Sophia (Krause) Fischer. Dwayne was born and grew up in Akron. He was a graduate of Akron High School and was a lifelong farmer. He also served four years in the National Guard.

His wife of 66 years, Mary Lou (Kramer) survives him along with two sons, Mark (Karen) Fischer of Unionville, and Keith (Diane) Fischer of Elkton. He is also survived by daughter-in-law, Amy Fischer of Bay City; son-in-law, Gary (Veronica) Bruce of Louisville, KY; grandchildren, Joel (Janel) Fischer of Akron, Jared (Lauren) Fischer of Essexville, Bree Ann (Josh) Case of Kentucky, Beau Bruce of Kentucky, Tyson Fischer of Florida, and Kelly Fischer of Florida; great-grandchildren, Brayden and Avery Case, Evelyn Hudson, Jacob and Lucas Fischer, and Cade and Quinn Fischer.

Dwayne was the youngest of ten children and was pre-deceased by his siblings, Frieda (Chris) Scharich, Otto (Vera) Fischer, Alma (Matt) Wagner, Henry Fischer, Emma (Don) Ewald, Rueben (Helen) Fischer, Arlene (Clem) Bauer, Marion (Floyd) Bolzman, and Beverly (John) Perry. He was also pre-deceased by his in-laws, Nelson and Bernadine Kramer; daughter, Nancy (Fischer) Bruce; son, Chris Fischer; and granddaughter, Bess (Bruce) Hudson. 

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will take place 5:30 P.M., Friday, June 9, 2023 at Wisner Methodist Church, 5375 Vassar Rd., Akron Michigan 48701. The family will receive friends and family from 4:00 P.M. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Bay Shore Camp, or a charity of the donor’s choice.  To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com  Arrangements made with Cremation Society of Mid-Michigan.