William Kenneth Fischer's Obituary
William (Bill) Kenneth Fischer passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. He was born in New Braunfels, Texas, on December 20, 1932.
He is survived by his children, Jana McLain, Robert Fischer, and David Fischer; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Butch Fischer, Candice Fischer, and Mary Fischer Jones.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn; his son, William Fischer, Jr.; his parents, Florine Owen Musgraves and Marvin H. Fischer; and his brother, Ray Lynn Fischer.
Born during the Great Depression, Bill learned resilience early in life. He overcame many challenges before joining the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he trained as a helicopter pilot—an occupation that became his lifelong career. After his military service, he worked for Houston Helicopters and later moved to Louisiana in 1965 to join Chevron Oil Company, where he remained until his retirement in 1990.
Bill met his future wife, Kathryn, when her family moved next door to his. They were only six or seven years old. Although their families eventually moved apart, Bill and Kathryn reconnected toward the end of high school and married a year later in Liberty, Texas. Shortly after their marriage, Kathryn introduced Bill to Jesus Christ, a moment that profoundly shaped the rest of his life. Together they raised four children during their 53 years of marriage.
Bill moved his family to Covington, Louisiana, in 1970, where he lived until 2011. His battle with dementia began to show in 2009, and in 2011 he moved to Mandeville to live with his son David and daughter-in-law Barbara. In 2022, he entered Peristyle Nursing Home, where he spent his final years.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. We rejoice that Bill is reunited with Kathryn and rests now in the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Bill Fischer may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
Funeral service date and time will be announced.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. The family invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at https://www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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