Lester Fisseler (1930 – 2021) obituary – Waco, TX

Oct 5, 1930 – Oct 15, 2021

The Fisselers, a loving husband, father and brother, will not be counted in the next U.S. census, having passed peacefully from that kingdom on October 15, 2021 to Waco, Texas, his home for six decades. He was born in Shiner, Texas on October 5, 1930, the son of Otto and Anna Fisseler. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 18 at the Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum with Reverend Judy Hardie and Reverend David Rodgers.

After attending public school in his hometown, Les attended Texas Agricultural & Mechanical College in College Station, Texas, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering without distinction.

Les immediately got a job at the City of Waco, bringing his engineering expertise to several public works projects. Later in the decade he went to work for the Texas Highway Department. Les was a registered professional engineer and a registered land surveyor. He ended his 36-year career with the state in 1993, retiring as a District Design Engineer.

During his 41-year professional career, Les was also a popular instructor at Baylor University in the mathematics department, teaching algebra, trigonometry, analytical geometry, and calculus to evening class students.

Throughout his adult life he was a dedicated member of the Central Presbyterian Church in Waco, serving countless years as an elder, administrator, and session clerk. He was also a member of Rotary International for many years. After his retirement, Les took care of many volunteer efforts, as evidenced by his recognition for his service as the state assistant coordinator of the 55 Alive Adult Driver Education Program.

Shortly after moving to Waco, Les met the love of his life, Marilyn Joyce Woodum and they married in November 1955. The two have been inseparable for 67 years and renowned for their ballroom dancing prowess over the course. in recent years.

A very committed father, Les introduced his sons to miniature planes, remote control cars, mini-bikes, motor boats, water skiing and fishing. He was one of the first to embrace everything technological – portable televisions, pocket transistor radios, electronic calculators and desktop computers. And he was well acquainted with the joys of grandfather and great-grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Joyce Fisseler; son, Gene Fisseler and wife, Jan, Dale Fisseler and wife, Linda; granddaughters, Stephanie Windhorst and husband, Zachary, Allison Thompson and husband, Seth; grandson, Ben Fisseler; great-grandchildren, Avery, Gage, Susannah and Everett, as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the ministers and church family of the Central Presbyterian Church, the doctors and nurses at Texas Oncology-Waco, the staff at Texas Home Health Hospice, and the caregivers at Lucy’s Loving Home Care. for all their love and support.