Joel lived life to its fullest. He held a surreal zest and passion that is legendary among his friends and family. He was beloved by those who knew him. Love was central in his life and he made a point of making those around him feel loved. The impact he’s had on people across Oregon and the world is spectacular. And only becoming more clear in his death. His accomplishments, personal and professional, are similarly striking. Joel was always up for an adventure and spent much of the last few years traveling the world. He touched so many people throughout his life and will be greatly missed.
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Name | Joel Matthew Fischer |
Date of Birth | June 6th, 1983 |
Date of Death | January 8th, 2021 |
Home Town | Seattle, WA, US |
Other City | Portland, OR, US |
Interests | Doing cool things everyday, Photography, Chinese, Electoral Campaigns, Public Policy, Financial consulting |
Favourite Saying | "Look it's 12:12! Isn't that neat?" |
In Memoriam Donation | Funeral Costs |
In Memoriam Donation | Framework International |
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Special Events | Heartfelt Memorials |
Family |
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Significant Other | Tricia Chin |
Siblings | David Fischer, Michael Fischer |
Parents | John Mark Fischer, Terry Sue Fischer |
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1998 - 2002 | Benson Polytechnic High School, High School Diploma, Field Of Study: Photography | ||
1999 - 2000 | Assistant/Head Cook, Camp Arrah Wanna | ||
2000 - 2004 | Server, server assistant, line cook, The Old Spaghetti Factory | ||
2002 - 2008 | Oregon State University, B.S., Political Science (Associated Students of Oregon State University, Oregon Student Association, | ||
2004 | Field Manager, Grassroots Campaigns Inc. | ||
2004 | Director, John Kerry for President Oregon, OSU Campus | ||
2005 | Interim Staff Assistant, Congresswomen Darlene Hooley | ||
2005 - 2006 | Director of State Affairs, The Associated Students of Oregon State University (ASOSU) | ||
2006 | Field Manager, Chris Edwards for State Representative | ||
2007 | Policy Advisor, Representative Tina Kotek | ||
2007 - 2008 | Campaign Manager, Jackie Dingfelder for Senate | ||
2007 - 2021 | Owner, Ocious! Productions | ||
2009 | Policy Advisor, Senator Joanne Verger | ||
2010 - 2011 | Government Relations Associate, CFM Strategic Communications, Inc | ||
2012 | Campaign Manager, Re-elect Representative Brian Clem | ||
2013 - 2017 | Senior Policy Analyst, Oregon Business Association | ||
2014 - 2021 | Board Of Directors, Framework International | ||
2016 - 2018 | Board Of Directors, The Bust Project | ||
2016 - 2021 | Ambassador of Happiness / Owner, East Fork Cultivars | ||
2017 - 2021 | Licensed Realtor, Mahonia Team at MORE Realty | ||
2018 | Married Tricia Chin! | ||
2021 | Being all around wonderful person |
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My heart is absolutely broken. Joel was an incredible person who I had the honor of meeting through the OSU College Democrats at Oregon State.
He decided he was going to run for the ASOSU president and asked me to help him with his campaign. I was a broke college student and had nothing to donate, but gave him $20 that I had in my bank account because I fully believed in his ability to be a leader.
We campaigned hard and I learned a lot about Joel. This was after we went to Washington DC and campaigned on behalf of the ASOSU - lobbying for foundational student rights.
Joel wasn't just someone who could have changed the world, he did change the world. This one is a hard one.
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I was able to be Joel's pastor for a time and then continued to be blessed to be his friend. I remember connecting with him in a new way when he served as a lobbyist in Salem. Throughout the years we have connected through his family, especially when Terry Sue moved down the hall. I am thankful for the gift of having known Joel, and having experienced his smile, energy and joy of adventure. My prayers are all who are feeling the loss of Joel.
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