William C. Fischer, 76, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio.

He was born on January 27, 1939 to Paul and Dorothy (Heizer) Fischer in Defiance. On March 31, 1966, he married Janet (Florence) Fischer, who survives.

He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Defiance. William served in the U.S. Army for 3 years. He was a member of Eagles of Defiance and Bryan, Elks, VFW Post #3360, and AmVets, all of Defiance. He was also a member of the Oldsmobile Automobile Club. William enjoyed antique cars and electric trains. He worked in the payroll office at Dinner Bell, and at United Telephone Company, and was a volunteer with the Defiance Fire Department. Later in life, William worked for the Defiance City Parks Department at Riverside Cemetery.

William is survived by his loving spouse of  49 years, Janet, Fischer of Defiance, son, Stephen Fischer of Defiance, son, Eric (Megan) Fischer of Defiance, half-brother, Robert (Connie) Fischer of Kentucky, half-brother, Peter (Kris) Fischer of Illinois, half-sister, Susan Fischer of Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Dorothy Fischer, and Aunt and Uncle who raised him, Paul and Margarete Hohenberger.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance, Ohio. Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 pm at the funeral home, with Rev. Joe Payne officiating. Burial will take place in the Riverside Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by VFW Post #3360.

Memorials are suggested to the family.