Longtime Banker Patrick E. Fisher Dies at 87

Fisher spent decades working in the banking industry in North Dakota before retiring to Minnesota.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 9:39am

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Patrick "Pat" E. Fisher, a longtime banker in North Dakota, passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 87. Fisher had a successful banking career that spanned over 30 years, working at banks in Moorhead, Minnesota, and Jamestown, North Dakota, before retiring in 1997.

Why it matters

Fisher's passing marks the end of an era for the North Dakota banking community, as he was a respected and influential figure in the industry for decades. His career highlights the changing landscape of small-town banking in the state over the course of his lifetime.

The details

Fisher began his banking career at First National Bank in Moorhead, Minnesota, where he met his wife Darlene. In 1970, the couple moved to Jamestown, North Dakota, where Fisher continued his banking work at Stutsman County State Bank, eventually retiring as the bank's president in 1997. After retirement, Fisher and his wife spent time at their lake home in Hackensack, Minnesota, before relocating to Fargo in 2018 to be closer to family.

  • Patrick "Pat" E. Fisher passed away on January 20, 2026.
  • Fisher enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in October 1956 and was discharged in December 1959.
  • Fisher earned a degree from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks in 1964.
  • Fisher and his wife Darlene were married on February 19, 1966.
  • Fisher retired as president of Stutsman County State Bank in Jamestown, North Dakota in 1997.

The players

Patrick "Pat" E. Fisher

An 87-year-old banker who spent over 30 years working in the banking industry in North Dakota, including as president of Stutsman County State Bank in Jamestown.

Darlene Fisher

Patrick Fisher's wife of 60 years, whom he met while working at First National Bank in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Stutsman County State Bank

The bank in Jamestown, North Dakota where Patrick Fisher worked as president before retiring in 1997.

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The takeaway

Patrick Fisher's long and successful banking career in North Dakota highlights the important role that small-town banks and bankers have played in shaping local communities over the decades. His commitment to the industry and to his community is a testament to the enduring value of mission-driven, locally-focused financial institutions.