Norman George Fischer

Norman George Fischer passed away peacefully at his home on August 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and caregivers. He was born on November 29, 1932, in Farmington, Massachusetts, to the late Karl and Freida Fischer. At the age of six, he moved with his family to Maryland's Eastern Shore, where he would spend the remainder of his life. Although arriving just a few years too late to qualify as a "native Eastern Shoreman," he proudly embraced the region as his home and would have been honored to claim that cherished title. He truly loved the Eastern Shore, deeply appreciated the many lifelong friendships he developed and the opportunities the region provided for both his business endeavors and his leisure activities. Norman graduated from Centreville High School in 1949. Following graduation, he attended the University of Maryland, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture as a member of the Class of 1954. He then served in the United States Army as a military policeman, stationed at Fort Myer, Virginia, and in Sendai, Japan, for two years. Upon his honorable discharge from the military, Norman began his career as a nurseryman and landscaper. In 1957, he founded Wye Nursery, Inc., a business that reflected his dedication, strong work ethic, and passion for the horticultural industry. The success and growth of the company became one of the great driving forces in his life. After more than four decades of leadership, he proudly sold the business to his son, Karl, in 1998. In addition to his devotion to family, Norman enjoyed a wide variety of outdoor and recreational activities, including hunting, fishing, tennis, skiing, golf, and running. These pursuits brought him great pleasure and reflected his lifelong appreciation for an active and adventurous lifestyle. He was also a member of numerous civic, social, and professional organizations, through which he formed lasting friendships and contributed to his community. He is survived by his daughter, Kim Stewart and her husband Jerry of Denton, Maryland; his daughter Karen Van Arsdale of Naples, Florida; and his son, Karl Fischer and his wife Cathie of Hillsboro/Kent Island. His is also survived by six grandchildren: Jennifer Newman and her husband, Travis, Julie Snowden, Jeremy Stewart and his wife Courtney, Jaclyn Stewart, Andrew Fischer and his wife Allison, and Elizabeth Haiduk Fischer and her husband, Mitch; as well as his eight great-grandchildren: Natellie and Nickolas Newman, Addison, Myla, and Evelyn Stewart, Willis Redden, III, Austin Stewart and Henry Fischer. He was precedent in death by his wife, Clara Ann Fischer and his beloved sister Ann (Pippi) Ward. In lieu of flowers, donations in Norman’s memory may be made directly to Compass Hospic,https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E354255&id=2 A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, 408 S. Liberty Street, Centreville, MD 21617.

Norman George Fischer

November 29, 1932 - August 18, 2026