George Vincent (Vince) Fischer passed away on December 13, 2018 at the age of 92. Vince lived independently in his own house and was still very active up until his death. Everyone who knew him understood well his love of life and his dedication to exercise and staying healthy.
Vince was born on February 25, 1926 to Fidelis and Charlotte Fischer in Hall, Montana. Growing up, he lived the dream life of an outdoorsman, with a passion for hunting, fishing, and working on local ranches. He graduated from Drummond High School in 1944 and immediately followed his older brothers, Bob and Jack, into the military by joining the Navy as part of the World War II effort. While his eyesight prevented him from going overseas, he served stateside in Bremerton as a gunner's mate. After the war he enrolled at the University of Montana where he met the love of his life, Suzanne Grove. In 1950, he graduated with a degree in business and shortly thereafter married Suzanne. Vince was hired by General Motors Acceptance Corporation and they lived for a short while in Glasgow where their oldest son was born in 1951, and then in Great Falls where their second son was born in 1952. In 1955 Vince took a job in the Time Pay Department of Metals Bank in Butte and advanced to Vice-President and Manager of the Installment Loan Department. In 1956, his third son was born. Vince left the Metals Bank in 1974 to become the president of Montana Bank of Butte from where he retired in 1990. Vince grew Montana Bank from total assets of $12 million to $47 million. Vince and Suzanne stayed in Butte for the remainder of their lives.
Vince and Suzanne were married for more than 62 years until Suzanne's death in 2013. Theirs was a union of love and respect with memorable times outdoors, on vacations, and with Suzanne accompanying Vince to conventions in cities across the nation. Suzanne supported Vince in all of his work ventures and his passion for the outdoors, enduring through the task of preparing endless meals of elk, venison, fish, grouse and duck. She coveted a juicy steak dinner in a nice restaurant. Vince returned the favor by taking loving care of Suzanne during the years before she died, fighting tirelessly for her healthcare. They lived their lives supporting and enjoying their three boys in all of their activities.
In the early 1970s Vince took up photography and it remained his passion for over 40 years. He was renowned for his wildlife and outdoor scenery photos, culminating in his 2011 published works Four Seasons of Wildlife, Montana and Yellowstone. But his best memories came from the 35-plus years of hunting out of the annual elk camp with his boys in the Big Hole/Pintlar area. Countless nights were spent in a wall tent with a wood stove in weather ranging from warm Indian summer to sub-zero winter. Many stories were told, many plans for next-day hunts were made, and best of all, the retelling of literally dozens of successful hunts.
Vince was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Robert Fischer and Jack Fischer and Jack's wife Kate, and by his loving wife Suzanne. He is survived by his 3 sons, his sister-in-law, his 6 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.
Complete obituary published in the Helena Independent Record on Dec 21, 1018
Vince was born on February 25, 1926 to Fidelis and Charlotte Fischer in Hall, Montana. Growing up, he lived the dream life of an outdoorsman, with a passion for hunting, fishing, and working on local ranches. He graduated from Drummond High School in 1944 and immediately followed his older brothers, Bob and Jack, into the military by joining the Navy as part of the World War II effort. While his eyesight prevented him from going overseas, he served stateside in Bremerton as a gunner's mate. After the war he enrolled at the University of Montana where he met the love of his life, Suzanne Grove. In 1950, he graduated with a degree in business and shortly thereafter married Suzanne. Vince was hired by General Motors Acceptance Corporation and they lived for a short while in Glasgow where their oldest son was born in 1951, and then in Great Falls where their second son was born in 1952. In 1955 Vince took a job in the Time Pay Department of Metals Bank in Butte and advanced to Vice-President and Manager of the Installment Loan Department. In 1956, his third son was born. Vince left the Metals Bank in 1974 to become the president of Montana Bank of Butte from where he retired in 1990. Vince grew Montana Bank from total assets of $12 million to $47 million. Vince and Suzanne stayed in Butte for the remainder of their lives.
Vince and Suzanne were married for more than 62 years until Suzanne's death in 2013. Theirs was a union of love and respect with memorable times outdoors, on vacations, and with Suzanne accompanying Vince to conventions in cities across the nation. Suzanne supported Vince in all of his work ventures and his passion for the outdoors, enduring through the task of preparing endless meals of elk, venison, fish, grouse and duck. She coveted a juicy steak dinner in a nice restaurant. Vince returned the favor by taking loving care of Suzanne during the years before she died, fighting tirelessly for her healthcare. They lived their lives supporting and enjoying their three boys in all of their activities.
In the early 1970s Vince took up photography and it remained his passion for over 40 years. He was renowned for his wildlife and outdoor scenery photos, culminating in his 2011 published works Four Seasons of Wildlife, Montana and Yellowstone. But his best memories came from the 35-plus years of hunting out of the annual elk camp with his boys in the Big Hole/Pintlar area. Countless nights were spent in a wall tent with a wood stove in weather ranging from warm Indian summer to sub-zero winter. Many stories were told, many plans for next-day hunts were made, and best of all, the retelling of literally dozens of successful hunts.
Vince was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Robert Fischer and Jack Fischer and Jack's wife Kate, and by his loving wife Suzanne. He is survived by his 3 sons, his sister-in-law, his 6 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.
Complete obituary published in the Helena Independent Record on Dec 21, 1018
George Vincent (Vince) Fischer passed away on December 13, 2018 at the age of 92. Vince lived independently in his own house and was still very active up until his death. Everyone who knew him understood well his love of life and his dedication to exercise and staying healthy.
Vince was born on February 25, 1926 to Fidelis and Charlotte Fischer in Hall, Montana. Growing up, he lived the dream life of an outdoorsman, with a passion for hunting, fishing, and working on local ranches. He graduated from Drummond High School in 1944 and immediately followed his older brothers, Bob and Jack, into the military by joining the Navy as part of the World War II effort. While his eyesight prevented him from going overseas, he served stateside in Bremerton as a gunner's mate. After the war he enrolled at the University of Montana where he met the love of his life, Suzanne Grove. In 1950, he graduated with a degree in business and shortly thereafter married Suzanne. Vince was hired by General Motors Acceptance Corporation and they lived for a short while in Glasgow where their oldest son was born in 1951, and then in Great Falls where their second son was born in 1952. In 1955 Vince took a job in the Time Pay Department of Metals Bank in Butte and advanced to Vice-President and Manager of the Installment Loan Department. In 1956, his third son was born. Vince left the Metals Bank in 1974 to become the president of Montana Bank of Butte from where he retired in 1990. Vince grew Montana Bank from total assets of $12 million to $47 million. Vince and Suzanne stayed in Butte for the remainder of their lives.
Vince and Suzanne were married for more than 62 years until Suzanne's death in 2013. Theirs was a union of love and respect with memorable times outdoors, on vacations, and with Suzanne accompanying Vince to conventions in cities across the nation. Suzanne supported Vince in all of his work ventures and his passion for the outdoors, enduring through the task of preparing endless meals of elk, venison, fish, grouse and duck. She coveted a juicy steak dinner in a nice restaurant. Vince returned the favor by taking loving care of Suzanne during the years before she died, fighting tirelessly for her healthcare. They lived their lives supporting and enjoying their three boys in all of their activities.
In the early 1970s Vince took up photography and it remained his passion for over 40 years. He was renowned for his wildlife and outdoor scenery photos, culminating in his 2011 published works Four Seasons of Wildlife, Montana and Yellowstone. But his best memories came from the 35-plus years of hunting out of the annual elk camp with his boys in the Big Hole/Pintlar area. Countless nights were spent in a wall tent with a wood stove in weather ranging from warm Indian summer to sub-zero winter. Many stories were told, many plans for next-day hunts were made, and best of all, the retelling of literally dozens of successful hunts.
Vince was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Robert Fischer and Jack Fischer and Jack's wife Kate, and by his loving wife Suzanne. He is survived by his 3 sons, his sister-in-law, his 6 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.
Complete obituary published in the Helena Independent Record on Dec 21, 1018
Vince was born on February 25, 1926 to Fidelis and Charlotte Fischer in Hall, Montana. Growing up, he lived the dream life of an outdoorsman, with a passion for hunting, fishing, and working on local ranches. He graduated from Drummond High School in 1944 and immediately followed his older brothers, Bob and Jack, into the military by joining the Navy as part of the World War II effort. While his eyesight prevented him from going overseas, he served stateside in Bremerton as a gunner's mate. After the war he enrolled at the University of Montana where he met the love of his life, Suzanne Grove. In 1950, he graduated with a degree in business and shortly thereafter married Suzanne. Vince was hired by General Motors Acceptance Corporation and they lived for a short while in Glasgow where their oldest son was born in 1951, and then in Great Falls where their second son was born in 1952. In 1955 Vince took a job in the Time Pay Department of Metals Bank in Butte and advanced to Vice-President and Manager of the Installment Loan Department. In 1956, his third son was born. Vince left the Metals Bank in 1974 to become the president of Montana Bank of Butte from where he retired in 1990. Vince grew Montana Bank from total assets of $12 million to $47 million. Vince and Suzanne stayed in Butte for the remainder of their lives.
Vince and Suzanne were married for more than 62 years until Suzanne's death in 2013. Theirs was a union of love and respect with memorable times outdoors, on vacations, and with Suzanne accompanying Vince to conventions in cities across the nation. Suzanne supported Vince in all of his work ventures and his passion for the outdoors, enduring through the task of preparing endless meals of elk, venison, fish, grouse and duck. She coveted a juicy steak dinner in a nice restaurant. Vince returned the favor by taking loving care of Suzanne during the years before she died, fighting tirelessly for her healthcare. They lived their lives supporting and enjoying their three boys in all of their activities.
In the early 1970s Vince took up photography and it remained his passion for over 40 years. He was renowned for his wildlife and outdoor scenery photos, culminating in his 2011 published works Four Seasons of Wildlife, Montana and Yellowstone. But his best memories came from the 35-plus years of hunting out of the annual elk camp with his boys in the Big Hole/Pintlar area. Countless nights were spent in a wall tent with a wood stove in weather ranging from warm Indian summer to sub-zero winter. Many stories were told, many plans for next-day hunts were made, and best of all, the retelling of literally dozens of successful hunts.
Vince was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Robert Fischer and Jack Fischer and Jack's wife Kate, and by his loving wife Suzanne. He is survived by his 3 sons, his sister-in-law, his 6 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.
Complete obituary published in the Helena Independent Record on Dec 21, 1018
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