Richard Cromwell Fisher

Richard Cromwell Fisher

Richard Cromwell Fisher, 70, passed away Friday April 10, 2015.

Richard was born in Bremerton, WA on May 9, 1944, the first born of five children. He graduated from Garfield High School and received an Associate of Arts from Compton Community College.

In 1965, he was drafted into the United States Army and after being honorably discharged from active duty, he joined the Washington State Patrol. Richard had a distinguished career with the WSP, retiring as the first African American to serve 25 years. After retirement from the WSP, he became the first African American to serve as the Sergeant of Arms of the Washington State senate. He later became the head of security for Highline Community College before settling in to an active retirement, including serving on the Renton Civil Service Commission.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Richard’s name to the Central Area Senior Center (centralareasrcenter.org). Sign Richard’s on line Guest Book: www.Legacy.com