Funeral services for Donald E. Fisher, 91, of Estherville, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 at the United Methodist Church in Estherville with Pastor Kathy Kluis officiating. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Estherville. He died on Nov. 4, 2026, after a brief stay at the Estherville Good Samaritan Society.
Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. at the church on Saturday.
Donald Edward Fisher, was born on Sept. 18, 1935, in Estherville, Iowa to Glen and Helen (Wilhour) Fisher.
Don graduated from Estherville High School with the class of 1953. He worked as a lineman with Iowa Lakes Electric for 39 and half years. On Aug. 18, 1956, he was united in marriage to Barbara Grems in Estherville. The couple continued their life in Estherville raising their four girls. As Don would say, he was one lucky guy, even the dog was a girl.
Don was a member of the United Methodist Church, where he previously served on the Board of Trustees. Don enjoyed time outside, golfing, and fishing. He also enjoyed remodeling jobs and spending time with his family.
Don is survived by his wife Barbara; his daughters Laurie (Jon Wingert) Nitchals, Lynette (Brian) Kesler, Larinda (Dan) Mueller, and Denise (Ivan) Dalen all of Estherville; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren (plus one on the way); and one great-great granddaughter. He is also survived by his siblings James Fisher of Estherville, Dennis (Diane) Fisher of Milford, Nancy Lappegard of Sheboygan, WI, and Jane Lund of Pillager, MN.
Don is preceded in death by his parents; his siblings Dewaine Fisher, Geraldine Brandt, Carol Skalsky, Doreen Kloehn, Kathryn Fisher, and Mary Henderson; and his half-siblings Donna Thorsland and Deloris Gregerson.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staffs of Homestead, Good Samaritan Society, and Avera Hospice, for the care and attention that they provided to Don.
“Be careful, whatever you do!”
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.henryolsonfuneral.com.
