Richard Wayne Fischer

March 9, 1941 - May 31, 2019

Richard “Rich” Wayne Fischer passed from this mortal life on Friday May 31, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Rich was a kind and giving soul who loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ, working hard, and most of all loved his family with all that he had. Rich was born to Norma Stokes and Alfonso Laker Cook on March 9, 1941 in Murray Utah. Rich was adopted in 1945 to Carl & Mary Fischer. With the Fischer’s, Rich was raised with 15 brothers and sisters. Carl & Mary Fischer taught Rich the value of hard work, a job well done and to love the Lord throughout his life. Rich was raised in Murray Utah up until his high school years when he then moved to Orem area and attended Orem High School. Rich attended SUU for a short time until the passing of his father Carl Fischer in 1959, at which time he decided to start his career as a plumber. Rich married Lili Ann Lauritzen on June 2, 1961. Together they had 4 boys and 5 girls. Ann preceded Rich in death in 1973. Rich married Cora Lee Witt on October 13, 1962. Together they had 3 girls and 5 boys, after their divorce, Rich married Sharon Knox along with her 4 children, on April 13, 1979. Sharon and Rich added 3 more boys to the family and divorced in 1985. Five years later Rich married Fatima Madtahir on December 22, 1990 and together for the last 29 years they have enjoyed, cherished and loved all 128 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Rich is preceded in death by his parents Carl & Mary Fischer, his brothers Von, Erwin, Leo & Harvey, son David Fischer & grandson Brad Fischer. Rich leaves behind his wife Fatima, his mother Norma Stokes Brisk, 19 children and their spouses, 127 grandchildren, and 34 great grandchildren. Rich will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Services will be held at the Hurricane LDS Chapel 274 S. 100 W. Hurricane Utah 84737 on Saturday, June 8, 2019. A viewing will be from 9 am to 10 am with the funeral service to follow at 11 am. The burial will be at the Isaac W. Carling Cemetery in Colorado City AZ following the services. Luncheon will then be offered for family and friends at the Cottonwood Park in Colorado City AZ.