Eugene H. Fisher 1955-2025

By Paso Robles Press · Thu Dec 04 2025

Eugene Homer Fisher, 69, passed away at Sierra Vista Hospital on November 15, 2025, with his wife by his side. 

He was born on December 12, 1955, in Eureka, CA, to Carolee Eve (Fanter) and Leonard Homer Fisher. His family relocated to the central coast when Gene was a toddler. 

Gene attended San Luis High School and then served in the US Army as a mechanic from 1973 to 1976. After his discharge, he continued working as a mechanic in San Luis Obispo County at companies such as Vetter Inc., Rifle Fairing, and Paris Precision Products. 

On June 27, 1987, he married his wife, Debbie, and they resided in Atascadero for the past 29 years. Gene was a wonderful stepfather to their daughter, Melissa Ostash. 

Gene enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, boating, cutting wood, gardening, his family, friends, and neighbors, along with his three grandchildren. He strived to be helpful to all he knew. 

He leaves behind his wife, Debbie, of 38 years, his daughter, Melissa Ostash (Mike), three grandchildren, Ian Muse, Kathryn Van Lingen, and Autumn Ostash. He also leaves behind his beloved mother, Carolee Fisher, three sisters, Debbie Johnson, Kathy Richardson (Kurt), and Denise Emerson (Phil), along with numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, and an uncle. He is preceded in death by his father, Leonard Fisher.

The family will hold a private service to honor Eugene’s memory.