Grace Fischer Obituary

Grace A. Fischer was born on November 23, 1919, to Claude and Mae (Madison) Goodsell on the family ranch north of Wall, South Dakota. She was the youngest daughter in a family of twelve children. Grace was educated in the rural school system and graduated from Quinn High School in 1938.
She was united in marriage to Walter H. Fischer on November 28, 1940, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church north of Quinn.
Grace was active in an assortment of volunteer organizations, including, but not limited to, the American Red Cross, Easter Seals Society, and the Women's Auxiliary of the Carroll McDonald American Legion Post No. 246 in Wall.
In the 1960s, she and her husband owned and operated the Star Cafe and Conoco Station in Wall. Chances are that if you stopped for a meal in Wall, you came in touch with Grace. In the 1970s and 80s, she worked with her husband as a private contractor in the construction and painting business until Walter’s death in June 1989. From that time until recently, she enjoyed traveling from coast to coast visiting her children and grandchildren.
Grace was a puzzle fiend and had puzzle books at her finger tips until her death. She also enjoyed embroidering. Mostly, her children and grandchildren enjoyed her cooking and silly sense of humor.
Grace is survived by her children, Norman (Joan) Fischer, Los Angeles, California; David (Pam) Fischer, Hartford, South Dakota; Arline (Bruce) Hammer, Pierre, South Dakota; Charlotte Fischer, Hayes, South Dakota; and Rita (Todd) Morris, Potomac, Maryland; and twelve grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and siblings
Visitation was from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Wall.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 26, at 10 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Wall, with Pastor Duane Duley officiating
Burial followed in the Wall Cemetery.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 – 10:00 a.m.
First Lutheran Church
Wall, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Duane Duley
MUSIC
Mary Kay Wilson – Organist
Sister Susan Pahl – Vocalist
“Amazing Grace”
Congregational Hymns
“How Great Thou Art”
“Now Thank We All Our God”
USHERS
Darwin Haerer – Tony Schulz
PALLBEARERS
Jason Hammer – Jordan Hammer
Amanda Grace Hammer – Jon Fischer
Evan Morris – Jason Hanson
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota

Guest Book

Fischer family,

Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. I remember well when she was at the Star Cafe, cause my Mom worked there too.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Leon and Kitty Monke
~ Kitty (Mihills) Monke Regent, ND (11/22/2008)

On behalf of Det. 2, 11th RBS, I want to express our deepest sympathy. Many of us fondly remember starting out the day with a good breakfast and friendly conversation at the Star Cafe. Dave, Pam, and family, you are in our prayers.
~ Bill Casper 210 San Marco Blvd. Rapid City,57702 (11/22/2008)

Rita,
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family on the loss of your mother. No matter what the conditions it is always hard to say goodbye.
All my love and prayers,
Jackie
~ Jackie Heathershaw Wall (11/22/2008)

Thinking of all of you today...what a special person Grace was! Will never forget her smiling face! All of you are so lucky she got to spend quality time with your families over the last few years.
~ Barb (Klingbile)Patterson Wall, SD (11/22/2008)

To the Fischer family. Our love and prayers are with you at this time. Sincerely, Susan and Denny Walsh
~ Dennis Walsh Miami, FL. (11/22/2008)

My condolences to Dave, Pam and family during this difficult time.

Tanya
(WCHS Class of 1988)

~ Tanya (Dean) McIlravy Philip, SD (11/22/2008)

To all of Grace's children and grandchildren and other family members--May God bless each of you this holiday season. I know it will be hard without Grace here. Tears fill my eyes because of my love for her. How I will miss her yearly Christmas letter telling me about each of you and her love for you. Please know my love and prayers are with you. How blessed we all are because we got to share her life! In deepest sympathy

Gloria Johnson Whitney
~ Gloria Johnson Whitney 3630 Geneva Drive--Idaho Falls, ID 83406 (11/22/2008)