I was so sorry to hear the loss of Paul Fisher. As you know, I worked with him for many years until he retired. He was my #1 Mentor and always pushed me to believe in myself which kept me where I landed today - still at Life Investors/Transamerica and soon to be TCS. Phyllis - I hope that you & your family are doing alright - My thoughts and prayers reach out to you.
Sara Doyl
March 1, 2018
A TRIBUTE TO PAUL
NO ONE PROBABLY, REPRESENTED THE LETTER P. BETTER THAN HE...
WHEN I THINK OF PAUL ,THESE WORDS PERSONIFY HIM BEST TO ME........PROUD, PERSONALITY ,POLITE, PATIENT
PROMPT, PERFECTION, POSITIVE ,PRIVATE, PROFESSIONAL
PROVIDER, PATRIARCH, & PAPA..( EXTRA} PASSIONATE, FOR ** PHYLLIS**
THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE ...THEY WERE A TEAM
FOR EVERY BREATH TAKEN, HALF WAS FOR HER.
PATRIARCH SUPREME, BOY , HE WAS THE BEST!
FAMILY ALWAYS CAME !ST, HE NEVER SETTLED FOR LESS
THE BEST GRANDPA, ONE COULD HAVE, ...WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO MATCH.WITH LOVE FROM P & PHYLLIS
THAT WAS ONLY 1ST CLASS. HE WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR WISDOM, TEACHING ONLY WHAT WAS RIGHT..
HIS DEPARTURE IS A HARD PILL TO SWALLOW ,NO ONE LOVED LIFE & FAMILY MORE & HE KNEW THIS WAS ALL
A PART OF LIFE S PROCESS .LEAVING HER{MOM} IS THE HARDEST PART.BUT MOM ,HIS PRESENCE WILL ALWAYS BE FELT & WILL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HEART.
I COULD WRITE FOREVER & WORDS WOULD NOT FILL THE VOID, & WHAT HE MEANT TO US..A HUSBAND ,FATHER,
GRANDPA & A FRIEND. A GOD FEARING MAN. THAT HAD IMPACT ON MANY,HE WAS A ROLE MODEL FOR ALL.
GRANDCHILDREN HERE IS THE GREATEST EXAMPLE NOT ONLY IN YOUR PERSONAL ENDEAVORS,...
HE INSPIRED ME TO BECOME A BETTER MAN,I HAVE BEEN BLESSED.
ON JANUARY 10TH 2018 ....PAUL FISHER APPROACHED
THOSE PEARLY GATES & WAS GREETED BY ST. PETER
AND I AM SURE HE SAID TO HIM ...
WELCOME HOME PAUL, , JOB WELL DONE !
I AM PROUD TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO CALL HIM DAD.
LOVE YOU, DAD. SEE YOU AT THE CROSSROADS.
ARNOLDO
ARNOLDO HARRIS
January 15, 2018
Fish . . . Rest in peace my friend. Paul, you were a terrific role model for me at Life Investors, etc. You were always helpful and you taught me the importance of being humble and flexible in our work assignments. More importantly, you taught me the value of treating folks right and with dignity.
Bill Waldie
January 14, 2018
Phyllis:
I was so sorry to hear of Paul's Passing. He was always first class in all his accomplishments in this life. Paul was a basketball team mate of mine at Catholic Central in Ottumwa in the early fifties. He was one my best friends and we spent a lot of time together in 1951 & 1952. We
went our separate ways after High School. I will always remember him as a true gentleman and friend. I know he will be greatly missed by his entire family and his many friends in the Cedar Rapids area. Phyllis, Paul and your family will all be remembered in our prayers.
Fran & Mary Kay Riley
Francis Riley
January 14, 2018
Please accept are condolences on the loss of Paul he was a great guy and he will be missed. Connie worked for him and had great respect for him. God Bless.
Don+Connie Freytag
January 14, 2018
Dear Phyllis and Family,
Please accept our condolences on the loss of Paul. He always greeted us with a friendly smile and a kind heart at St. Pius or around town. Paul and the family will be in our prayers.
Warm regards,
Joyce and Bill Brennan
Joyce and Bill Brennan
January 14, 2018
Phyllis and Family,
Paul was a great mentor and am sorry to learn of his passing, You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Keith Endreson
Keith Endreson
January 14, 2018
Dear Deb,
Mike and I are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. We are happy to have had the chance to see you a few months ago in happier moments. We had the opportunity to read about his life.
What a wonderful legacy he leaves. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Mike was happy to see your father's connection with St. Ambrose.
Beth and Mike Jansen
Elizabeth Jansen
January 13, 2018
Dear Deb,
I was saddened to hear about the loss of your father.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Jeff, and your entire family.
Ron Wood
January 13, 2018
Dear Deb -
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your father. Praying you will hold happy memories of him in your heart forever.
Teresa Edgar Dyer
January 12, 2018
Phyllis, so sad to hear that Paul has died. I came to Life Investors in 1984 and we became good friends. Always loved and heard about the "class of 67". My fondest memories were the Sat morning golf outings with Paul, Ron Brandt and Don Grooms. Paul was a great leader of his team, mentor to many and was involved in many acquisitions by Life Investors. He will be sorely missed by you and his family. God Bless you all.
Dan Mohwinkel
January 12, 2018
I’m terribly sorry to hear that Paul has died. Phyllis, I really valued those two terribly long and trying days spent with you and Paul during John’s surgeries. We had some great conversations and I’m very thankful for that time to get to know you both better.
Though the situation was grim - I truly believe that Paul’s good humor, kindness and openness really helped us all actually get through the time in a somewhat enjoyable fashion. I still laugh at some of the things he said.
I have a lot of free time during the weekdays and would really appreciate some visits with you.
I will be in touch.
Much Love,
Angie and Blake
Jacob and Patrick Wilkinson
Angela Wilkinson
January 12, 2018
My sincerest condolences to Paul’s family. He was an authentic and truly remarkable person who inspired others around him. He will remembered for many qualities —but for me in particular- his enthusiasm and friendship.
Mark Barnum
January 12, 2018
Some of our best times in Cedar Rapids were living next door to you all on Chatham Road. So sorry to get this news. Sweet man.
Kay and Jim Dunn
January 12, 2018
For me Paul was a great fellow worker at Life Investors/AEGON and after we retired a fellow fund raiser at United Way. The picture with his obituary was exactly what you could expect every morning when we were working together. It is the same smile I expect to see when he greets me in Heaven.
Don Zierath
January 12, 2018
I am sorry to hear of your father’s passing John. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Toni White
January 12, 2018
One of my all time favorite people ... I met Paul my first week at Life Investors, Feb 1977. I was just out of high school. He was so kind and always had a big, big smile. Most memorable ... the first time on a Friday afternoon when Jim Kuchenbaker’s Maintenance staff wheeled in a keg of beer to our second floor New Business area. Paul came charging out of his office and invited us all in with a “LET’S HARMONIZE”. (I say first time because there were many, many more!!).
I grew up under the charge of Paul, Pat, Chris, Bill and Leo (The Class of 67) and I’m a better person for it!
Phyllis and family, thank you for sharing your dear Paul with so many of us. I was blessed to enjoy and learn from him for many years!
And thank you both for your patronage at Blue Lagoon over the years!
Barbara May
January 12, 2018
We were so sorry to hear about Paul. Phyllis, we wish we could be there for you, you are in our loving thoughts and prayers.
Dean and Linda Hemesath
January 11, 2018
Aunt Phyllis. I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Paul's. passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Paul was such a great uncle, we truly enjoyed our visit with you both this summer and glad we had that time together.
Love keven
Keven McGuire
January 11, 2018