Harrison E. Fischer

Harrison E. Fischer, 89, of Beaumont passed away at his home on Saturday, November 12, 2016. He was born on October 21, 1927 in Port Arthur, Texas to Harrison Howard Fischer and Arlene Griffith Fischer. Harrison had lived in Beaumont for the past 60 years and was a member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon, and member of the choir. He graduated from Rice University with a degree in Civil Engineering and was a member of the Society of Professional Engineers. Harrison retired from ENGlobal after many years of service. He was a member of Beaumont Power Squadron. He also proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Harrison was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Mary "Lib" Fischer; sisters, Margaret A. Wettstein and Ruth M. Smith. Survivors include his daughters, Margot Fischer of Beaumont, TX and Julie Fischer Mulligan and her husband Dennis of Palmer, AK; two grandchildren, Harrison and Mary Mulligan; nieces, Peggy Johnson, Kay Maley, and Lucy Escue. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 19, 2016 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Beaumont with Reverend Dr. Emmett Powers officiating. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to: Southeast Texas Humane Society or Stable Spirit.