Gerald Fiscus

Gerald Eugene Fiscus of Tolono, Il, formerly of San Marcos and Prairie Lea, TX, died April 11, 2021 at the age of 88.  He was born October 25, 1932 in Urbana, the son of Cecil and Genevieve (Davisson) Fiscus. 

He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Beverly Ann, their son, Brian L., brother, Harold C. Fiscus and two great grandsons, Daniel Levi Alexander and William Joseph Naugler. 

He is survived by a sister, Linda L. Watson of Port St. Lucie, Fl, his daughters, Donna M. Rusher (Rodney) of Mansfield, IL, Jo-Ann Button of Lockhart, TX, Theresa L. Brown (Randy) of Tolono, Mary A. Parker (John) of Wendell, ID, Cathy Camardelle of Austin, TX, Shelia Hale (Nathan) of Austin, TX, and Angela L. Tusing (Isaac) of Washington, IA; sons Michael C. (Paula) of Prairie Lea, TX and Christopher P. (Angela) of Clarksville, TN; 34 grandchildren, 95 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. 

He served in the Illinois National Guard prior to enlisting in the United State Navy during the Korean Conflict, receiving an Honorable Discharge from both.  He was a TV technician for 45 years.  He was an avid painter, producing over 100 paintings.  He was a convert to the Catholic Church and was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Luling, TX, then St. John the Evangelist Church of San Marcos, TX.  He served as a Communion Minister and President of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, serving the poor among us.  He was a member of the Evangelization Team, going door to door, 2 x 2, just as Jesus told the Apostles to do.  He gave glory to God for any good that he accomplished.

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