Bill Fisher (politician)

Bill Fisher (1936–2020) is a former Republican member of the Oregon Legislature, representing Roseburg across many districts.

Bill Fisher
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 45th district
In office January 11, 1993 – January 13, 1997
Preceded by	Ron Johnson
Succeeded by	Jeff Kruse
Member of the Oregon State Senate from the 1st 23rd district
In office January 11, 1999 – January 8, 2007
Preceded by	Joan Dukes
Succeeded by	Jeff Kruse
Personal details
Born	1936 Washington, USA
Died	August 17, 2020(2020-08-17) (aged 83–84) Reno, Nevada, USA
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Darlene Fisher
Children	4
Residence	Roseburg, Oregon

Early life

Fisher was born in Eastern Washington in 1936, to Bill and Dorothy Fisher.^[1]

Career

In 1958, Fisher enlisted in the US Army and served as a dental assistant and supply clerk. After his time in the military, he started a nursing home before beginning his political career.^[1]

Fisher first ran for the Oregon state legislature, representing the 23rd district, in 1988, though he lost the election. He was elected to represent the 45th district in the House of Representatives from 1992 to 1994, then to represent the 23rd district in the Oregon State Senate from 1996 to 2002. For his final campaign in 2002, he was redistricted to represent the first district.^[1][2] He worked on health care, agriculture, and the timber industry.^[1]

Personal life

Fisher moved to Roseburg, Oregon in 1968, then to Salem in 2006 and later to Reno, Nevada.^[1]

Fisher was married to Darlene Fisher and had four children.^[1] He owned a biplane,^[3] and was a Christian.^[1]

Fisher died in Reno, Nevada on August 17, 2020.^[1]