Nita Ann (Juanita) Fischer was born on July
24th,1932 and was granted her “angel wings” on
May 9th, 2020, surrounded by her family. After a
short, but very courageous battle with cancer. She
spent her final days talking to all her many friends on
the phone while her kids came and went daily in
shifts. And even though we miss you already mom,
we know Dad has been waiting for you and we’ll all
be together again one day!
She was the most generous, loving, caring, fun
loving woman and will be missed by all who knew
her…but mostly by her 3 daughters and 5 sons.
Jackie (Chris) Schroeder, Cory (Debbie), Joel
(special friend, Maria Martin), Mary (Dave) Torrison,
Patti (Mark) Hamel, Michael (Nancy), Thomas
(Sheri), Rob (Jen) and sister-in-law Kathleen Finger.
Nita was a teacher before marrying the love of
her life Jack Fischer on May 2nd, 1953 and together
they started a family. He sadly preceded her in
death in 2017…and while she missed him
immensely, we understand they still had very
meaningful nightly conversations.
Her parents Earnest & Gertrude Finger, who also
preceded her in death…were foster parents to over
100 children besides 7 of their own. So you can see
how children always played a huge role in her life.
There was no room for selfishness…only lots of
LOVE!
Over the years she worked tirelessly for the
“March of Dimes”, PTA at St. Peter Claver and as a
tutor for many kids who thrived with her help. In her
spare time she ran her own business “Nita’s
Miniatures”, was extremely active in and proud of
her families involvement with Top Hats marching
group, which Jack was director of from 1967 – 1978
and also Classic Reunion. She had a lot of fun
being a crossing guard at Wilson Elementary school
and published numerous cookbooks. And boy did
she LOVE to cook…she was always surprising us
with so many amazingly yummy recipes.
Nita and Jack were members of St. Peter Claver
Parish always worked together, side by side, on
many committees like Bingo and September Fest.
Despite the craziness that goes on within a
household of 10 people…she made managing it all
seem easy and almost fun. Staying up one entire
night EVERY week just to do laundry was the norm.
Mom was always baking bread, canning
everything imaginable, taking kids to sporting
events, doctor appointments, the endless house
cleaning and lets not forget the trouble we could get
into…but it was always MOM to the rescue!
She was preceded in death by infant twins, a
sister Elizabeth, her parents-in-law Fred & Agnes
Fischer, brothers, Bob, Mert and Kenneth Finger.
Sisters, Margaret Francis and Nel Hoerz. Brothers-
in-law, Fred Fischer Jr., Robert Halverson, Dick
Hoerz and Don Francis. Sisters-in-law Mutz Finger,
Marianne Finger, Lucille Finger Josephine Finger
and Millie Fischer. Also son-in-law Thomas Kuehl
and numerous other family members.
While family was her EVERYTHING…her legacy
will live on with her 8 children, 21 grandchildren, 28
great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild
due in July. But I think her family & friends alike will
agree…her love came thru BEST in her homemade
chocolates at Christmas time and her famous fruit
jams!
A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.reinboldfh.com
