David L. Fischer, 82, of North Platte, formerly of Maywood, passed away January 9, 2019 at Great Plains Health. He was born on a farm southwest of Curtis October 5, 1936 to James and Leola "Ruth" (Kistler) Fischer.

David graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in 1955. He was united in marriage to Delma L. Drinkwalter on May 9, 1959 at Oberlin, KS. He owned and operated a farm and ranch south of Maywood and also operated his own terracing construction company.  He enjoyed sports, the outdoors and gardening.

David is survived by his wife, Delma of North Platte; children, Charlene (Paul) Kolterman, Jerry (Cindy) Fischer and Dennis (Lisa) Fischer; 9 grandchildren, Nicholas, Daniel, Marshall, Samuel, Emily, Anna, Kari, Christopher and Shaun; 15 great grandchildren; a sister, Lucille Nutt; two sisters-in-law, Lois Fischer and Cathy Fischer; and other relatives.

He is preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Leroy; grandson, Austin; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James (Lois) and Richard (Elaine); brother, Clyde; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Lola (John) Ruppert and Barb (Bob) Easton; and a brother-in-law, Mack Nutt.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 14, 2019 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Graveside services will follow at 12:30 p.m.at Maywood Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, January 13, 2019 with family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.