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William Merle “Buster” Fisher

Birth	:	24 Jul 1933 Cook, Johnson County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	2 Jul 2021 Cook, Johnson County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Cook Cemetery, Cook, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5168991, -96.1797028
Description	:	William Merle Fisher "Buster", was born to Merle & Roberta (Kovanda) Fisher in Cook. After graduating from Cook High School in 1951, he joined the Navy in 1952 and served during the Korean Conflict. After being honorably discharged on May 24, 1956, he earned the following medals and recognitions: Good Conduct, United Nations, Korean Defense, China Service, and National Defense. He served on the U.S.S. Blue DD-744. He married Joyce Hervey on December 7, 1956, in Sidney, IA. Buster farmed around Cook all his life. He was a staple in the community as a 65-year member... Read More	William Merle Fisher "Buster", was born to Merle & Roberta (Kovanda) Fisher in Cook. After graduating from Cook High School in 1951, he joined the Navy in 1952 and served during the Korean Conflict. After being honorably discharged on May 24, 1956, he earned the following medals and recognitions: Good Conduct, United Nations, Korean Defense, China Service, and National Defense. He served on the U.S.S. Blue DD-744. He married Joyce Hervey on December 7, 1956, in Sidney, IA. Buster farmed around Cook all his life. He was a staple in the community as a 65-year member of the Cook American Legion Post #360, member of the Burr United Methodist Church and soloist at numerous funeral services over the years. Buster played fast pitch softball locally and for the Navy. One of the games was played at the 38th Parallel with the North Korean soldiers watching. During his lifetime he pitched over a thousand games. In 2014 he had the honor of being inducted into the Nebraska Softball Hall of Fame. He had a love for Husker football, photography, auctions, and an avid reader and was a WWII history buff. Buster had a great sense of humor and could strike up a conversation with anyone. Mostly, he loved his grandchildren and attending their events. Preceded by: Parents: Merle & Roberta Fisher Sister: Phyllis Bridgmon In Laws: Gloria & Harlan Sears Survived by: Wife: Joyce Fisher Sons: Lyle (Ginger) Fisher and Danny (Artis) Fisher Grandchildren: Johnny, Edward, Alisha & Dahlton Many friends. Fusselman-Allen-Harvey July 2021

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William Merle “Buster” Fisher's memorial is located at: Cook Cemetery, Cook, Johnson County, USA.
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William Merle “Buster” Fisher death on 2 Jul 2021 in Cook, Johnson County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.5168991
Longitude: -96.1797028

Family Members:

Parent

Merle William Fisher

(1902 - 1982)

Roberta Kovanda Fisher

(1908 - 1999)

Siblings

Phyllis Jean Fisher Bridgmon

(1927 - 2012)

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1. Cook Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5168991, -96.1797028

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8. Wilcox Cemetery
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13. Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4280000, -96.2905000

14. Spring Creek Cemetery
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15. Saint Andrews Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3918991, -96.1999969

16. Hopewell Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6090150, -96.2930630

17. Delaware Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6244087, -96.0870438

18. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5525017, -96.0102997

19. Dughman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5705986, -96.3452988

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Coordinate: 40.5448810, -95.9919480

21. Sterling Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.4585991, -96.3582993

22. Tecumseh Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3645000, -96.1800000

23. Park Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6693993, -96.1875000

24. Biggs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6025009, -96.0105972