Official Obituary of
Marilyn Fischer
September 8, 1936 ~ June 4, 2019 (age 82) 82 Years Old
Marilyn Fischer Obituary
Marilyn A. Fischer, age 82, of Watertown, SD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at a local care center, with her family by her side. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at St. Martin's Lutheran Church. Rev. Paul Janke will officiate. The family is requested to meet at the church by 9:30 a.m. for a family prayer service.
Visitation will be at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel on Friday, June 7, from 5-7 p.m. and also prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be her precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Active pallbearers will be Marilyn's grandsons, Ryan Rieffenberger, Brett Fischer, Derek Fischer, Jesse Nygaard, Brent Solum, Kyle Solum and Tyler Fischer.
Marilyn was born on September 8, 1936, to Henry and Sylvia (Hogie) McPeek, in Watertown, SD. She was a 1954 graduate of Watertown High School. On January 28, 1955, Marilyn was united in marriage to Warren Fischer at St. Martin's Lutheran Church. She was a long term employee of Sears and Montgomery Ward Departments stores and also worked at Coldwell Banker.
Marilyn was a faithful member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church. She was a member of the Women's Bowling Association and Relay for Life. Marilyn enjoyed camping, fishing, church organizations, puzzles and word finds. Marilyn was also a cancer survivor, and will always be remembered for her ability to fight through adversity and still maintain a positive outlook on life. Her favorite poem was titled "Don't Quit". Friends and family were always the most important thing to her, with her greatest pride and joy being her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Celebrating family traditions were the highlight of her life.
Marilyn is survived by her children: Karen Rieffenberger of Brookings, SD, David (Brenda) Fischer of Brandon, SD, Janet (Bob) Solum of Watertown, SD and James (Julie) Fischer of Wiota, IA; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and her brother, LaVerne (Louise) McPeek of Watertown, SD; and one sister-in-law, Alice McPeek of DeForrest, WI.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren; her parents, Henry and Sylvia; her sister, Elaine and her brother, LeRoy.
When: June 7, 2019 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Crawford - Osthus Funeral Chapel (Watertown)
Address: Crawford - Osthus Funeral Chapel (Watertown)
When: June 8, 2019 10:00am
Location: St. Martin's Lutheran Church
Address: 1200 2nd St. NE Watertown, SD 57201
Visitation will be at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel on Friday, June 7, from 5-7 p.m. and also prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be her precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Active pallbearers will be Marilyn's grandsons, Ryan Rieffenberger, Brett Fischer, Derek Fischer, Jesse Nygaard, Brent Solum, Kyle Solum and Tyler Fischer.
Marilyn was born on September 8, 1936, to Henry and Sylvia (Hogie) McPeek, in Watertown, SD. She was a 1954 graduate of Watertown High School. On January 28, 1955, Marilyn was united in marriage to Warren Fischer at St. Martin's Lutheran Church. She was a long term employee of Sears and Montgomery Ward Departments stores and also worked at Coldwell Banker.
Marilyn was a faithful member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church. She was a member of the Women's Bowling Association and Relay for Life. Marilyn enjoyed camping, fishing, church organizations, puzzles and word finds. Marilyn was also a cancer survivor, and will always be remembered for her ability to fight through adversity and still maintain a positive outlook on life. Her favorite poem was titled "Don't Quit". Friends and family were always the most important thing to her, with her greatest pride and joy being her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Celebrating family traditions were the highlight of her life.
Marilyn is survived by her children: Karen Rieffenberger of Brookings, SD, David (Brenda) Fischer of Brandon, SD, Janet (Bob) Solum of Watertown, SD and James (Julie) Fischer of Wiota, IA; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and her brother, LaVerne (Louise) McPeek of Watertown, SD; and one sister-in-law, Alice McPeek of DeForrest, WI.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren; her parents, Henry and Sylvia; her sister, Elaine and her brother, LeRoy.
Service Details.
Visitation
When: June 7, 2019 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Crawford - Osthus Funeral Chapel (Watertown)
Address: Crawford - Osthus Funeral Chapel (Watertown)
Service
When: June 8, 2019 10:00am
Location: St. Martin's Lutheran Church
Address: 1200 2nd St. NE Watertown, SD 57201
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Marilyn Fischer, please visit our floral store.
Friends and family have shared their relationship to show their support.
How do you know Marilyn Fischer?
We are sorry for your loss.
Help others honor Marilyn's memory.
Email
Print
Copy
Services
Ongoing
Online Event
Online Event
In Loving Memory Of
Marilyn Fischer
September 8, 1936-June 4, 2019
Look inside to read what others
have shared
Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book.
Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book.
You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or by planting a memorial tree in the memory of Marilyn Fischer
© 2024 Crawford Osthus Funeral Chapel. All Rights Reserved. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility