Gerald Lee Fischer, 78, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Visitation, with Military Honors Ceremony, will be held at the Royer Funeral Home in Grain Valley, on October 19, 2024, from 10 am-12 pm, with a Celebration of Life to follow at East Forty Brewing in Blue Springs, from 1-4 pm. Contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation at michaeljfox.org
Gerald was born January 3, 1946 in Waverly, Missouri to Martin and Dorothy J. (Girken/ Fischer) Mowery. He served in the Navy from 1964 to 1970 when he was honorably discharged. He was a General Contractor who built several homes in the Blue Springs area and then numerous various restaurants all over the U.S. and Puerto Rico. His passions were FLYING his airplanes, farming, making fruit wine, and when his Parkinsons wouldn’t allow him to fly any longer, he started a business that converted 2-wheeled motorcycles to trikes. He took great pride in converting motorcycles for others who could no longer ride the 2-wheeled motorcycles.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Tom Fischer and David Mowery.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Gail of 47 years, of the home; daughter, Dawn (Bam) Bevel; sons, Craig Fischer and Scott (Brenda) Fischer; daughter, Regina (Matt) Kempf; 9 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441
Jill Mitchell
21 Sep 2024I enjoyed reading about his life. It was very interesting and you have lots of good memories of him. Those are hard shoes to fill. May God grant you peace in the days to come and please know you are all in our prayers and thoughts at this difficult time.
– The Mitchell’s
David, Jill, Neil and John
Dennis Walker
26 Sep 2024I became friends with Gerald with our love of flying from Grain Valley airport. He was a great guy. I got to know him a little better when his daughter married my son’s best friend rest in peace, my friend.
Diane Mack
5 Oct 2024Praying for you and your family Gail ❤️.