Marvin Ray Fisher, age 62 of Hershey, passed away March 14, 2015 at his home. He was born September 13, 1952 in North Platte to Robert and Margaret (Korbel) Fisher. Marv graduated from Hershey High School in 1970. Two years later he was drafted, serving in Germany during the Vietnam War. After his discharge, Marvin returned to Hershey and farming. On August 28, 1976 he married Cynthia “Cindy” Eberly. He hired out with the Union Pacific Railroad, he was laid off in 1983 when he went to work at the John A. Gentleman Power Plant at the guard shack. He moved up to a station operator, retiring in 2013 due to health reasons. After retirement he enjoyed helping his boys with projects, driving the grain cart and farming. He loved pheasant hunting, water sports and the outdoors. Marvin loved a good story and loved to tell them, he was a kind, giving person, always helping others and very community minded. He loved his family very much, and had a heart of gold.
Survivors include his two sons, Jeff (Keri) Fisher and their children Elleigh and Neeva, and Ryan (Brenda) Fisher and their daughter, Hope Boggs all of North Platte; twin sister, Marylin (Charles) Bicak of Kearney; brother, Bill (Susan) Fisher of Maxell; nieces, Libby Bicak of Lincoln and Carlee Cochran of Holyoke, CO; nephew, Nathan Bicak of Radford, VA; numerous other family members and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Cindy.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Maria Lutheran Church of Hershey or to the American Legion #279. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the Maria Lutheran Church in Hershey with the Reverend Erin Dunlavy officiating. There will be a luncheon following the service at the American Legion Hall in Hershey. Burial will be 2:00 p.m. at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with military honors graveside. Cremation was chosen. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. today at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.