Burr Dane Fisher Obituary (1955 - 2023)

Burr Dane Fisher, age 67, died Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 in Bath Township, Michigan at his home of natural causes. Burr was born on October 8th, 1955 in Lewisburg, Pa to the late Joyce R. Fisher and Abram P.W. Fisher. He was raised in Northumberland, but prior to that lived in Selinsgrove for a few years. Burr graduated from Shikellamy High School in 1973. He went on to further his education at California Of Pennsylvania, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Nature Conservation/Science in Biology in 1979. Following college, Burr went on to serve in the Peace Corps for two years in the South Pacific on Fiji Island to build fish hatcheries for the natives. Upon returning to the United States, he took a job with the United States Department of Fish and Wildlife as a biologist, in East Lansing, Michigan. Burr worked as a senior biologist for 20-plus years for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Burr took pride in working as a conservationist, and for the FWS, he proudly wore the uniform. His work always remained focused on fish and wildlife and their habitats. He was instrumental in working with partners to help protect birds that strike structures, like communication towers. But, his passion also found day-to-day expressions, such as when colleagues would bring him injured wildlife that he would nurse back to health and release. Burr is survived by all of his six siblings. His three sisters, Jo A. Fisher and life partner Dennis L. Whyne; Toni A. Snyder and Quinn A. Fisher. His 3 brothers, Keene C. and wife Debra E. Fisher; Tread W. and wife Beate I. Fisher; Travis P.W. and wife Jennifer V. Fisher all of Northumberland. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. Niece Lea R. Plagens(Keene) of Williamsport; niece Rayna L. (Keene) and husband Jeff McLaughlin of Old Lyme, CT; nephew Derek W.(Tread) and wife Jenna Fisher; nephew Brandon K.(Tread) and wife Ashley Fisher, all of Northumberland. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law John R. Snyder of Northumberland. Burr loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and hiking. He enjoyed Penn State football, his Cleveland Brown, which is what he painted his house after, and the Cincinnati Reds. He loved listening to a variety of rock n roll, but especially The Beatles. Because of Burr's active involvement with wildlife, the family thinks Burr would appreciate any donation in his name to the Michigan Audubon. A private celebration of life will be held at a future date. https://michiganaudubon.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/michiganaudubon/donation.jsp?campaign=26&