Virginia Overland Transportation - Founders: Retirements and Deaths

Founders: Retirements and Deaths

Marvin and Ruth Fisher each retired from their major roles and directorships of VOTC in 1996. Another key person, Sigvart Sande, was essatntially the number 2 person at JLA answering to Linda G. Watkins, principal-owner. As JLA and VOTC joined forces on a number of projects, Mr. Sande became involved with the bus companies during the period they worked together to expand and add new business in the early 1990s, and had a major influence in uniting the cultures of the two organizations, as he was known for his willingness to listen to others, and was highy respected by all.

In the early 1990s, both Sig Sande and Marvin Fisher battled personal cancers while still working. Even as their personal health declined, they each contributed to the future well-being of the various business activities. They died within weeks of each of other in March 1997.