Oh Joy of Joys
Guillermo ‘Willie’ Fisch was an ever-present joyous institution, a larger-than-life personality who brought joy to all who knew, met, or even just saw him. Willie passed away in 2017, but his memory lives on in the lives of so many who now have the chance to share his memory with the world passing by.
Several of Willie’s friends and acquaintances banded together with the idea to immortalize Willie in a joyous bronze sculpture by renowned sculptor Doug Granum that would be placed in a prominent location, visible to all passers-by in Willie’s home city of Bingen, WA.
More than 70 people donated to make this project possible. Whether you knew Willie personally, recognized his ebullient personality in passing, or just wanted to be a part of sharing the joy of his larger-than-life personality with others, people came together for this memorial.
In April of 2024, during Bingen’s Centennial Birthday Bash, the Oh Joy of Joys statue was unveiled in it’s permanent location at 115 Steuben St.
We welcome all donations at any time for ongoing maintenance and insurance expenses.
Oh Joy of Joys
Northshore Community Foundation is accepting donations for the bronze sculpture celebrating the joy that Guillermo 'Willie' Fisch brought to all who knew or even just saw or casually met him. The sculpture will be prominently placed in downtown Bingen, WA, for the delight and pleasure of all who pass by. Your contribution in honor and remembrance of Willie is greatly appreciated. Please complete the following information and click Submit. If you choose 'Invoice me' no fees will be taken out of your donation when you pay. Otherwise a small processing fee will be taken out of your donation if you choose to 'Pay through PayPal'.
