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Marilyn G. “Sis” Fischer (Bowers) 88 passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023. She was a resident at St. Paul Elder Services suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Wrightstown on May 24, 1935 to Elzear and Johanna (Demerath) Bowers She was a beloved twin, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
On June 7, 1955, she was united in marriage to David R. Fischer at St. Paul Catholic Church in Wrightstown. She became a full-time farmer’s wife, raising their nine children while helping on the farm and taking care of the household. They shared 65 years of marriage before Dad passed away in November of 2020.
Marilyn had a gift for helping and caring for others. She enjoyed bowling, baking, gardening, playing sheepshead, traveling, reading, making puzzles and crossword puzzles. She was hard working, selfless, kind, witty, loving and fun. She will be fondly remembered for her love and laughter. She never missed an opportunity to share her beautiful smile.
Marilyn is survived by her nine children: Margie (Gene) Ebben, Mary Nechodom, Ralph (Carolyn Forde), Marcella Gonnering, Marleen Fischer, Rick (Diane), Maureen LeBoeuf, Maria (Mark) Beyer and Rodney (Julie); 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her siblings: Butch (her twin brother) and (Marleen), Ethel Vande Hey, Joe (Leanne), Judy (Art) McCormick, Patti (Phil) Weber; in-laws: Donna Bowers and Diane Bowers; Dolores Fischer, Jerry, Mary (George) Sturm, Helene (Glen) Derks, Charlene Gyrion, John (Sue), Kay Meyers and Charles; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, David; her parents; brothers: Dave, Jerry and Bobby; in-laws: Ted Fischer, Vi (Frank) Gurnee, Betty Fischer, Chuck Gyrion and Gene Vande Hey; sons-in-law: David Gonnering and Jim LeBoeuf.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, W2037 County Road S, Freedom. Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org. For online condolences, please visit www.verkuilenfh.com.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna for the care and compassion shown to our Mother. |
1935 - 2023 (88 years)