10/22/2026
Wayzata lost a true legend and dear friend with the passing of Bob Fisher. Most folks knew him as “Shoebob,” the owner and proprietor of Bob’s Shoe Repair at the Bay Center and later Colonial Square who loved to joke that he spent his career "Saving Soles and Heeling people." In 1996, Bob pitched a small tent in the freezing November cold in front of his house on Central Ave to help local families benefiting Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners. That simple, selfless act sparked the Sleep Out movement, ultimately raising tens of millions of dollars to prevent homelessness and lift up neighbors across our entire area.
To my family, Bob and his wife Theresa were even closer to home. We lived directly behind them for over 10 years, our backyards facing one another. Catching up across the yard, hearing his stories, and sharing laughs was a constant reminder of the genuine neighborly spirit that makes Wayzata so special.
Bob was without question one of the greatest cheerleaders this town has ever had. He was endlessly positive, welcoming to everyone, and deeply proud of his community. Whether he was encouraging young people to give back, waving to everyone as Grand Marshal of the James J. Hill Days Parade or leading tours of the ballpark for the MN Twins. He would always take the time to truly visit and catch up with every single person who walked through the doors of Bob’s Shoe Repair, his warmth never wavered.
Our hearts and prayers are with Theresa, the Fisher family, and the countless friends who loved him.
Service Details:
Visitation: Friday, October 23, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at David Lee Funeral Home.
Celebration of Life: Saturday, October 24, at 10:00 AM at Wayzata Community Church.
Memorials: Preferred to The Sleepout at Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners
Thank you, Bob, for your generous heart, your steady optimism, and a lifetime spent making our town better. You will be missed.
Mayor Andy
