The Columbia Paper 2025, February 27

CLAVERACK—Robert M. Fisher, 81, longtime Claverack resident passed away February 10, 2025 at his residence. He was born September 3, 1943 in Hudson to the late Irving and Evelyn (Dietz) Fisher. He attended Hudson High School and in February 1963 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After completing his basic training at Camp LeJeune he was stationed in Vietnam. During a campaign against hostile forces near Phu Bai, he sustained a gunshot wound to his forearm and was honorably discharged after earning a Purple Heart. As a decorated Vietnam veteran he was proud of his service to his country and was a proud member of the American Legion Post in Philmont. When “Bobby” returned to the states he went to work for the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier in the City of Hudson. He knew everyone on his route and sure could tell some stories. After retiring he began to enjoy his love for the outdoors.

He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, shooting trap and skeet, but his true passion was fly fishing. He taught lessons at Columbia-Greene Community College on how to fly fish, which also allowed him to teach the youth and mentor kids about hunting and fly fishing. He was a member of Trout Unlimited and was a life member of the NRA. He was also very involved in the local sportsman’s clubs and was a member of Glencadia, Philmont Rod & Gun, Ye Ole Duck Hunters and was a life member of the Hudson Fish & Game Club where he also served as their delegate with the Columbia County Sportsmen Federation.

He is survived by: his loving daughter, Kim and her husband James Burke; his four grandchildren, Paige Fogarty and her husband Timothy, Katlin Burke and significant other, Jonathan Decker and Colby and Colin Fisher; his two great-granddaughters, Natalie and Adaline Fogarty; his son, Robert Fisher Jr.; his brothers, William and Charles (Helen) Fisher; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by: his daughter, Revede Fisher; his sisters, Patricia Robertson and Catherine Smith.

A time for sharing memories and offering condolences was held February 19 at Bates & Anderson Funeral Home, 110 Green Street, Hudson. Burial with military honors took place February 20 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Donations in his memory may be made to the Columbia-Greene Humane Society, 111 Humane Society Road, Hudson 12534. Arrangements were entrusted to family friend, Robert M. Donaghue.