Herbert “Bud” Corliss Fischer, Jr

Herbert “Bud” Corliss Fischer, Jr., passed away on February 17, 2016 after a lengthy illness.
He was the son of the late Herbert C. Fischer, Sr. and Hazel Niles Fischer of Wellesley Hills, MA.
Bud graduated from Norwich University in Vermont and served in the U.S. Army, 1st armored division, as a 1st lieutenant. He was an avid sailor and fisherman in his younger years, later to become an inventor with several patents in his name, primarily in the field of composites. He was an accomplished and competitive marksman, earning various awards in the U.S and Canada. His specialty was black powder shooting. Bud was also a long-time ham operator. After retiring he moved from Wellesley Hills, MA to Palm City, FL and finally to Hendersonville in 2002.
Bud is survived by his daughter, Linda Alden Fischer; his son, Herbert C. Fischer III; six grandchildren; a great-grandson; and his longtime partner, Nancy Byrd.
No local service is planned.
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