Cheryl Fisher

Cheryl Joyce Fisher was born to Reuben and Frances Pospisil on April 4, 1947 in Madison, NE. Cheryl grew up around the farm with her brother Randy and went on to have a successful high school career, graduating as valedictorian of her class, serving as majorette of the marching band, and being the only oboe player in Madison, as well as an accomplished pianist. She succeeded at everything she put her mind to. Cheryl went on to graduate from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in Home Economics and became sought after upon graduating. While in her first teaching job back in Madison she met the love of her life, Jim Fisher, and seven short months later they were married at Trinity Lutheran Church on August 9, 1969 in Madison, NE. After a short time spent in Seward, where they welcomed their first son Craig, Jim and Cheryl moved to Columbus where they would stay and raise their family, welcoming son Brad and daughter Jaime. During this time Cheryl went on to attain her Masters Degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Here Cheryl was active in her children’s activities, often serving as piano accompanist for school concerts. She worked in Social Services, from Head Start to WIC, and Building Nebraska Families, helping numerous families through difficult times and aiding them in getting back on their feet again. Cheryl loved to read and scrapbook, especially creating memories of her 6 grandchildren, of whom she was so proud, and of the numerous travels that she and Jim went on. They traveled to many National Parks, Europe, China, Canada and Mexico, as well as wherever their children might be living or working. They were working their way to visit all of the First Lady’s homes. Cheryl loved spending the winter months in Arizona with Jim, where they would enjoy the beautiful weather and learn new crafts and activities. Cheryl was a special woman who helped many. She was loved and will be missed deeply. Fisher, Cheryl J. age 71 formerly of Columbus, currently residing in Omaha. Survived by children Brad and Carissa of Omaha, Craig and Heather of Austin, TX and Jaime and Pasquale Frola of Fair Lawn, NJ; 6 grandchildren; father Rueben Pospisil of Norfolk, NE; brother Randy Pospisil Pierce, NE; Gathering with family Monday 5 to 7 PM with a Celebration of Life at 7 PM all at the funeral home. Private inurnment; Memorials to http://support.pancan.org/goto/jimfisher. Condolences to www.reichmuthfuneralhomes.com Reichmuth Funeral Home 21901 W. Maple Rd. 402-289-2222

Cheryl Fisher

April 4, 1947 - June 28, 2018