Arnold "Arnie" Hischer, age 70, of Isanti, surrounded by his family, passed away in the arms of Jesus on May 2, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Arnold Carl Hischer was born November 17, 1944 in Rush City, MN to Marvin and Pearl (Nelson) Hischer. At the age of 11, Arnold was raised by Grandma Mattie Nelson, Uncle Paul and Aunt Gertrude Reese. Arnie grew up in Sunrise, MN and graduated from North Branch High School in 1964. Following graduation, Arnie met and married Jane Yerigan on April 22, 1967. Arnie worked for several large commercial construction companies in Minnesota until his retirement in 1991. Arnie loved the Lord, his family-especially his grandchildren, fishing, deer hunting with the guys, and all things outdoors. Arnie enjoyed special vacations with his wife Jane and rides in their Mustang. Arnie will also be remembered for his ability to tell a story like no other.
Arnie was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Arnie will be missed by all who were blessed to know him and will be remembered for his wit and love of family.
Arnie is survived by his daughter Jody and her husband Troy Doble; son Troy and his wife Jennifer Hischer; grandchildren, Morgan, Seble, Shelby, Corbin, Araya and Syfah Doble, Mason and Madison Hischer, Katie and Abby College; 11 siblings, DeWaine and Joyce Hischer, LeRoy and Lois Hischer, DeLores and Joe Wolf, Marlys and Dean Ramberg, Donald and Coral Hischer, Elsie and Bob Swendo, Carl and Patty Hischer, Harvey and Cindy Hischer, Robert and Janice Hischer, Dale and Regina Hischer and Betty and Dan Hischer; as well as many special nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Jane; his parents, Marvin and Pearl; grandmother, Mattie and uncle and aunt, Paul and Gertrude Reese.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 8th at First Baptist Church in Cambridge. A memorial visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church and also from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 7th at Strike Funeral Home – Cambridge Chapel. Online condolences can be made at strikefuneral.com.