Ruth Ann Fischer
Friday, April 9, 1937
Date of Death:
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Age:
77 years old
Visitation
Date: Monday May 26, 2014
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Tuesday May 27, 2014
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Memorial Mass
Date: Tuesday May 27, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery [ view map ]
Friday, April 9, 1937
Date of Death:
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Age:
77 years old
Friday, April 9, 1937
Date of Death:
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Age:
77 years old
Ruth Ann Fischer
Ruth Ann Fischer died suddenly at home on Wednesday, May 21st, 2014. She was born to Howard & Lavina Miller in Preston, MN on April 9th, 1937.
Ruth moved to Rochester after graduating from Preston High School and worked for AT&T until she met and married Bill Fischer on April 8th, 1961. She worked at JC Penny’s for 20 years until retiring in 2007. Ruth enjoyed spending time outside; bird watching, gardening, boating on the river, and their annual beach vacation to Mexico.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Bill and their three children: Ann French (Dan), Beth Fischer, David Fischer (Jade), their three grandchildren: Jennifer French, Nicolet Hedrick (Drew) and Charles French, and two great grandchildren: Hallie French and Riley Hedrick. Also survived by two sisters and a brother. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents and a brother.
A memorial Mass for Ruth will be held at 1pm Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Rev. Mark C. McNea officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, May 26, 2014 from 3:00PM – 6:00 PM in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the Mass at the church. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.
On-line condolences are welcome at: www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Ruth Ann Fischer has received the following condolences.
Dear family of Ruth Ann....I am so sorry to hear of her passing. You don't know me, but I was Ruth Ann's
6th grade teacher back in Preston in the late 40's. She was a delightful little blonde girl & I thoroughly
enjoyed her! Lorene Petersson Karelis
Bill and family;
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Please accept our complete condolences.
Dear Bill and Family,
It is with great sadness that we learned of Ruth's death. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We treasure our wonderful memories of our years in Rochester with our special neighbors - the Fischer family. Ruth will be in our prayers, and she will always be remembered as a dear friend. Bill, you , Ann, Beth, David, and your extended family will also be in our prayers. May God comfort all of you. May Ruth rest in God's embrace.
Bill and family,
We were saddened to hear of Ruth's sudden passing. She was an amazing lady who will be missed by all who knew her. While we aren't able to make it to the funeral, you are in our thoughts and prayers
Rick and Rita Cravath
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. We were saddened to hear that Ruth has passed away suddenly She will be missed by so many. We sure feel blessed that we got to know her when we lived in Rochester and had all those fun golf outings. We will keep you, Bill, and your family in our prayers.
Bob and Denese Kruse
Bill & family,
Our thoughts & prayers go out to you and the family in this loss of Ruth. She was such a great lady! Our deepest sympathy.