Leslie Edward Fischer Jr, "Stumpy" age 72, of Hobart passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 12, 1943 in Gary, Indiana to the late Leslie and Rosalie Mae (nee Allen) Fischer. On November 26, 1966 in Crown Point, Stumpy married the love of his life, Artis "Elaine" Fischer. He was a past member of the Portage Moose, and a past President of Hobart Township Little League. He retired from Local 142 where he worked as a truck driver. Leslie was an avid gun enthusiast and member of the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed NASCAR, building race cars with his son, stock car racing, hunting and fishing and will always be remembered as a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to those who knew him.
Stumpy is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Artis "Elaine" Fischer; son, Leslie Edward (Rachel) Fischer III of Porter; daughters, Tammy Fischer-Jarrell of Chesterton, Felicia (Michael) Fazekas of Crown Point; grandchildren, Michael, James , Kyle, Megan Fischer and Olivia Jarrell; two brothers, Ryan Fischer and Al (Judy) Beeler, numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step mother, Carol Ann Fischer; brother, Terry Lee, Patrick and Douglas Fischer; sisters, Carolann and Roberta Fischer.
A funeral service for Stumpy will take place Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 7:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Avenue, Portage, Indiana with Pastor Bob Burton officiating. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 2:00 pm until time of service also at the funeral home. For more information, please call (219) 762-3013. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.