Charles Adam Fischer went home to be with the Lord on April 22, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Adam was born in Galena, MO on September 22, 1933 to Adam Fischer and Edna Barnes.

Soon after, the family moved to Springfield, Mo where a little brother was added to the family – William “Pat” Fischer. The boys attended schools and graduated in Springfield.

After graduation Adam attended the University of Missouri and graduated with a degree as a Civil Engineer – which would be his career. He met his bride-to-be – Arnette Thomas – on a

He met his bride-to-be – Arnette Thomas – on a blind date in 1955. Marriage was put “on hold” for two years while Adam served in the U.S. Navy.

They got married September 10, 1957 in Hot Springs, Ark. after Adam returned from the navy.

A daughter was born in 1959 (Robin) and a son in 1964 (Tom).

Adam and his brother Pat had their own engineering business in the 1970s – Queen City Engineering.

Anyone who knew Adam knew he had a wonderful personality and great sense of humor; he loved to crack jokes and make people laugh. He was a “glass half full” type of person who tried to see the positive side of every situation.

Adam is survived by his wife of 64 years, Arnette Fischer. Children: Robin and Tom Fischer. Grandchildren: Michael S Douglass, Christopher A Douglass, Danielle R Fischer, Leah K (Fischer) Kane, Ashley Lehenbauer. Great-grands: Calli, Gwyn, Asa, Duke.

Adam will be missed greatly, but his smile, his laugh and his bad jokes will live on in his family and friends. God Bless.

Celebration of Life will be on June 25, 2022 from 1-3 p.m.

Friends of Missouri Town 1855 Chapel

1040 NE Woods Chapel Road

Lees Summit, Mo. 64064

(NE corner of 291 & Woods Chapel Road)