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Frances Fischer, age 94, of Eau Claire died Friday, February 4, 2011 at Sacred Heart Hospital.
Funeral Services will be at 11:30 am on Friday February 11, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Church 1812 Lynn Avenue, Altoona, WI 54720. Father Joseph Redfern will officiate. Entombment will immediately follow the services in the Chapel of Resurrection Mausoleum. Visitation will take place at the church Friday morning from 10:30 am until the time of services.
Frances was born July 14, 1916 in Seymour Township, Wisconsin to Charles and Anna (Stein)
Krumenauer. Frances married Leonard Fischer August 31, 1942 in Montgomery, AL while Leonard was on duty with the Army-Air force. They were married for 59 years before Leonard passed away. |
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Frances was a wonderful and kind woman who always thought of others before herself and whose motto was "never to judge a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes". She worked at ammunitions plants in Eau Claire, WI during World War II and at Presto Industries during the Vietnam War. Frances was famous for her quilting, baking , gardening and cooking skills and for her spotless home. Her baked goods are still legendary and her canning was a work of art. She loved her family and church above all else and she will continue to live in all our hearts and memories.
Frances was a member of St. Mary's Parish in Altoona, WI since 1944 where she was a member of The Mission Ladies Workshop for thirty years. Along with the assistance of the other mission ladies, Frances put together well over 500 quilts that were distributed to the needy, including Bolton House, Catholic Charities, Hospice and to the Reservations in Northern Wisconsin. On any given winter night you could find Frances sewing quilts together while caring for Leonard when he became frail. Her prayer books and her rosary were a part of her everyday life. When away from her quilting Fran was always wanting us to play "just one more game" of Scrabble.
Fran was preceded in death by her husband in 2001. Also preceded in death by her sisters and brothers-in-law Mary and Gene Missman, of CA, Sue & George Crogg, Cadott, WI;. By brothers and sisters-in-law Clarence and Lucille(Henry) Krumenauer of Eau Claire, WI; Paul & Lois(Roycraft) Krumenauer, Chippewa Falls, WI; Nick & Lucy(Felch) Krumenaur, Cadott, WI. Brother Frankie and sister Helen Krumenauer died as children.
Frances is survived by her four children Warren (Cindy) Fischer, Fall Creek; Karen (Joseph) Streveler, Menomonee, WI; Steven Fischer, Fall Creek, WI; and Virginia "Ginny" (Allen) Konitzer, Round Rock, TX. Grandchildren Michael (Dona) Streveler, Abbottsford, WI; Kelli (Kent) Rubin; Mpls, MN; Heather (Kent) Costly, Fall Creek, WI; Fred (Gretchen) Fischer of Mpls, MN. Sarah (JW) Alvarado of Bryan, TX; Carrie (Thomas) Brewer, Ft. Bragg, NC., and Chelsea (Justin) Amstead , Georgetown, TX and Six great grand children.
Friends may offer condolences online at www.fullerspeckienhulke.com.
Fuller Speckien Hulke Funeral Home, 3209 Rudolph Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701 is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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