Obituary of Paul B. Fisher

Paul B."Duke" Fisher, 73, of Solon, formerly of South Amana, died at his home Monday, October 8, 2012, surrounded by his family. A time for family and friends to gather to remember Paul will be held from 4 to 7pm on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Paul's memory. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Paul was born April 7, 1939, in Amo, Indiana, the son of Clyde T. and Mildred F. (Robbins) Fisher. He was united in marriage to Linda (Novak) Runge Novak on November 15, 1972, in Berwyn, Illinois. For over 35 years Paul resided in South Amana where he worked for the Amana Society Builders as a carpenter for over 27 years, retiring in 2001. Paul and Linda moved to Solon in September of 2009. His family includes his wife, Linda; daughter, Bonnie Fisher of Harlingen, TX and her son, Dean and her 3 grandchildren; daughter, Melinda Fisher (Randy Smyth) of Ely and her children, Cory and Deanna; son, Jeff Runge (Brenda) of Monmouth, IL and their sons, Job and Noah; son, Mark Runge (Amy) of Solon and their children, Jordan and Jenna; siblings, Clyde Fisher (Charlene) of Carmel, IN; Anna Margaret Brock of Moravia, IN; Victor Fisher (Zelma) of Bowling Green, KY; Nancy Fisher of Phoenix, AZ; and Walter Fisher (Mary) of Indianapolis, IN. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Glen, Raymond, and David Fisher; son, James Fisher, and granddaughter, Christina Fisher. .