Chris Fischer’s family thanks Austin and beyond
Published 8:29 am Tuesday, January 9, 2018
By Dan & Lynn Fischer, Jon & Jenny Kittleson
As we begin a new year, we are still trying to recover from the shock of losing Chris on Sept. 2.
Words cannot express our gratitude for the outpouring of prayer, community support, encouragement, flowers, food, gifts and tributes to Chris during his time in the hospital and the days following his passing. The final diagnosis was cardiac arrest due to a type of Heritable Arrhythmia Syndrome.
A foundation fund has been set up in Austin High School student Chris Fischer’s memory to support youth organizations. Fisher died in 2017 after a cardiac arrest at football practice. Photo Provided
There is not enough room to name every person or group that supported us during this experience, so please forgive us if you are not specifically mentioned. Our thanks go out to:
Gold Cross EMTs, Mayo Austin ER, St. Marys ER and PICU staff for the care Chris received and the support they gave us in very trying circumstances.
Austin High School for the use of the auditorium for the memorial service. Lisa Quednow, Rochelle Igou and Heidi Kaercher for their assistance with memorials and tributes, and especially the football staff for their quick response to Chris’ medical emergency and support in the days following.
Eric Whalen, Curt Boyer and Dr. Mark and Cathie Reeves for taking care of our animals while Chris was in the hospital.
Clasen-Jordan Mortuary for an excellent job in planning and carrying out the visitation and memorial service for Chris.
Memorial service participants: Pastors Mike Sager, Scott Owens, Jonathan Poindexter from Faith Church and Brandon Harrison from Cornerstone Church, Faith Music, Austin Boy Scouts, Gene Lifka, Mark Bliese, AHS staff.
For the many tributes to Chris:
Austin High School Football team/Boosters/Anderson Memorials
Austin Bruins
Student body of Red Wing High School
Student body of Owatonna High School
Austin Youth Hockey/Austin Park and Rec Department
Minnesota State 4-H Horse show
The Fischer Family Memorial has been established with the Austin Area Foundation using donations totaling over $8,000. Proceeds from the fund will be donated in Chris’s memory to youth organizations. If you still wish to contribute to this fund, please mail the donation to Austin Area Foundation, P.O. Box 6, Austin, MN 55912.
Special thanks for donations from: South East Minnesota Saddle Club Association (SEMSCA) “Fill The Boot,” Rough Riders 4-H Club and Lyle Area Willing Workers 4-H club bracelet sales. Austin Police Officers Association, Olmsted County ITS, HR and Finance Departments, Jon and Anna Boyer and Precision Signs, Dr. and Mrs. Eric Overby, Hastings Shoes, Jack and Shari Bergstrom, Jeff and Jodi Kinney, Todd Reichenberger, Dr. Jeff and Teresa Anderson, Scott and Ruth Ulland, Jean McDermott, John and Pam Riley, Dr. Steve and Tke Kubas, Keener and Elena Burke, Dave and Judi Needham, and too many others to name here.
Gratefully yours,
Dan and Lynn Fischer
Jon and Jenny Kittleson
