Charles “Charlie” Curtis Fisher, age 89 of Oxford (Peppermill Lake) passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Charlie was born on December 15, 1935 in Footville, Wisconsin to Graham and Ruby (Walters) Fisher. He married Verna Heary in 1956 and together they had three children; she preceded him in death in 1999. Charlie was employed by the City of Milton as a maintenance worker for 38 years. He came to Peppermill Lake in 1983 and began building his home and made it his permanent residence in 1995. Charlie found love again, marrying Karen Copus on January 11, 2006; together they enjoyed many happy times and pontoon rides on Peppermill together.
Charlie served on the Milton Fire Department for 38 years, many as Fire Chief as well as 28 years as an EMT on the ambulance. At his home on Peppermill, Charlie could always be found tending to his yard or working on his next woodworking project.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Karen and three children: Michael (Lori), Steven (Karen) and Debbie Pierce along with one granddaughter, Meghan. He is also survived by two stepdaughters: Rebecca (Tim) Farmer and Mary Sumner along with three grandchildren: Kira, Julie and Jacob. Charlie is further survived by siblings: Gerald, Bettyruth Daniels and Cheryl Fisher. Lastly, he is survived by someone he considered a son, Scott Striech and his wife, Carla Falzone, other special friends who helped so much: Bill Pegler, Scott Pobjegky and Carolyn Brown and the entire Peppermill Lake Family that meant so much to Charlie.
Charlie is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Bernice, sister-in-law, Barbara Fisher, brother-in-law, Frank Daniels and siblings: Graham “Sonny”, Beverly and Yvonne.
Honoring Charlie’s wishes, no services will be held.
Crawford Funeral and Cremation Service of Oxford and Montello is honored to be serving the family. www.CrawfordFH.com
Visits: 493
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors