1946
James
2012
James Ray Tischer
August 21, 1946 — October 2, 2012
On October 2, 2012, James Ray Tischer who was born on August 21, 1946 lost his battle with lung cancer at home surrounded by his family. Jim was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, whose unique sense of humor made an impression on everyone who met him. He was 66 years old.
James grew up in Worthington and Mankato, MN and attended Wilson Campus High School class of 1964. Jim joined the Navy following high school and was a proud Vietnam veteran. He then proceeded to college where he earned a double major in Law Enforcement and Corrections at Mankato State University. He was married to Cynda (Priebe) Tischer in 1975 and remained married for the proceeding 37 years. In 1978, Jim and Cynda moved to Arizona where Jim worked selling industrial real estate for 15 years. In 1993, Jim and his family moved back to Minnesota to become an agent for Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) serving clients at Gloria Dei and Holy Cross Lutheran Church for 10 years. Jim twice received the distinct achievement of being awarded to the Million Dollar Round Table. In 2003, Jim became an independent agent with Advisors Group before retiring in 2009. Jim had a brief post retirement career as an agent with Humana.
Jim was an avid golfer who achieved two hole in ones, was a die hard Republican with a love of Fox News, a fierce debater and an ultimate family man. He was a member of Evangel United Methodist Church.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, most recently his mother Evelyn (Smelser) Tischer on September 8, 2012. He is survived by his wife Cynda Tischer, brother Don Tischer (Laurie), brother Wally Tischer (Roxanne), sister Allie Lechner, daughter Tammy Minor, son Timothy Schneider (Christina), son Chad Tischer (Heidi), son Chris Tischer (Kristen) and grandchildren Desiree Sola, Samantha Minor, Kaitlyn Tischer, Madison Tischer, Steven Schneider, Owen Tischer and Avery Tischer.
2645 Broadway Avenue N
Rochester, MN
2645 Broadway Avenue N
Rochester, MN
James grew up in Worthington and Mankato, MN and attended Wilson Campus High School class of 1964. Jim joined the Navy following high school and was a proud Vietnam veteran. He then proceeded to college where he earned a double major in Law Enforcement and Corrections at Mankato State University. He was married to Cynda (Priebe) Tischer in 1975 and remained married for the proceeding 37 years. In 1978, Jim and Cynda moved to Arizona where Jim worked selling industrial real estate for 15 years. In 1993, Jim and his family moved back to Minnesota to become an agent for Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) serving clients at Gloria Dei and Holy Cross Lutheran Church for 10 years. Jim twice received the distinct achievement of being awarded to the Million Dollar Round Table. In 2003, Jim became an independent agent with Advisors Group before retiring in 2009. Jim had a brief post retirement career as an agent with Humana.
Jim was an avid golfer who achieved two hole in ones, was a die hard Republican with a love of Fox News, a fierce debater and an ultimate family man. He was a member of Evangel United Methodist Church.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, most recently his mother Evelyn (Smelser) Tischer on September 8, 2012. He is survived by his wife Cynda Tischer, brother Don Tischer (Laurie), brother Wally Tischer (Roxanne), sister Allie Lechner, daughter Tammy Minor, son Timothy Schneider (Christina), son Chad Tischer (Heidi), son Chris Tischer (Kristen) and grandchildren Desiree Sola, Samantha Minor, Kaitlyn Tischer, Madison Tischer, Steven Schneider, Owen Tischer and Avery Tischer.
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OCT 5. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)
Evangel United Methodist Church2645 Broadway Avenue N
Rochester, MN
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OCT 5. 11:00 AM (CDT)
Evangel United Methodist Church2645 Broadway Avenue N
Rochester, MN
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