Gerald Fischer, Sr.

Gerald Adrian "Jerry" Fischer, Sr., age 86, passed peacefully into his Heavenly Father's loving arms on Friday, November 8, 2019. Devoted husband of 64 years to Patricia Senac "Pat" Fischer. Adored father of five children; Donna Ponson (Andy), Charlemaine Fischer Boyce, Gerald A. Fischer, II, Eric Fischer, Ellen Cole (Ernie). Proud "Grandad" of thirteen grandchildren; Kelley Marler Butler (Michael), Erica Marler, Adam Marler (Paige), Ben Boyce (Elizabeth), David Boyce (Tiffanie), Phillip Fischer (Lena), Alexandra Fischer, Kevin Fischer, Jessica Fischer, Savanna Cole Ewing (Early), Mason Cole, Caroline Cole, Spencer Cole and nine great-grandchildren. Beloved brother of Merrill Fischer (Sandra) and son of the late George A. Fischer, Sr. and the late Emma Fayard Fischer. Jerry was born in New Orleans on December 9, 1932. As a graduate of Samuel J. Peter's High School (1951) he went on to serve in the United States Coast Guard (BW2) and USCG Auxiliary at the New Orleans Station on Lake Pontchartrain. A career businessman, he followed his passions which lead him to develop and operate three businesses: Taste-T-Treats Bakery of Mandeville; Ellen's Hallmark of Houma, Baton Rouge, & New Orleans; and Saddle-Up Ranch of Covington. In his retirement years, he proudly served as an active member of St. Jane de Chantal Catholic Church leading beautification and renovation projects for the church. As a founding member of the St. Jane de Chantal Knights of Columbus Council #12529, he served as Grand Knight, then proudly became a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus in the Padre Pio Assembly #2711 serving as Color Corps Commander and Faithful Navigator. In 2006, he was honored to receive the Order of St. Louis Medallion by the Archdiocese of New Orleans. As a master baker, he approached every task with precision and consistency. He loved to feed family and friends, cheer for his favorite football teams, and teach his grandchildren to fish, hunt, and horsemanship. He always made Christmas a magically occasion, decorating and assembling a one-of-a-kind miniature village that grew to an epic display. He was a kind, warm-hearted man devout in faith who will be truly missed by so many. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 15, 2019 at St. Jane de Chantal Catholic Church, 72040 Maple Street, Abita Springs, LA 70420. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am with Mass starting at 11:30. A reception for family and friends will follow the services at St. Jane Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jane de Chantal Catholic Church Capital Improvement Fund. The family would like to thank the staff at Notre Dame Hospice; Dr. Henry Patrick, Martin "Bubby" Fischer, and the staffs of Baton Rouge Cardiology and Our Lady of the Lake Hospital for exceptional medical care.