EDNA PAULINE FISCHER
Edna Pauline Fischer, age 90, passed away on February 4, 2023. She was born April 14, 1932, at Forsyth, Montana, to Rudolph and Bertha (Adams) Fischer. She attended schools in Forsyth and graduated from Forsyth High School in 1949. She lived her entire life on the farm on which she grew up.
Edna was a lifelong member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Forsyth. She was baptized May 8, 1932, by Rev. T. Pedersen. This was the same year the church was formally organized. Her godparents were May Houg and Kenneth Beals. Edna was confirmed on May 13, 1945, by Rev. Leo Tormoehlen. She began playing the organ at church part-time when she was 14 years old. She continued playing the next 76 years, full-time for the last 70 of those, outlasting 3 organs and still playing the fourth. Edna was also the current church treasurer, holding that position for more than 40 years. Her ability to work with finances and figures remained sharp until her death.
Edna began working at the First State Bank of Forsyth at the old bank building on May 9, 1949, at the age of 17. She started as a bookkeeper and worked in various positions until becoming Vice President/Cashier on January 1, 1985. She held that position until she retired on June 30, 2019. She was also on the Board of Directors of First State Bank. Edna was honored by the State of Montana Banking Commissioner and the Montana Banking Association for 70 years of service. Her retirement gift from the bank was a new Ford Edge.
Edna was an avid African violet grower. She was able to visit numerous states by attending yearly African Violet conventions. She met a fellow enthusiast and remained in contact with her. In her travels, she also attended a Twins game, an NBA game and took a cruise tour to Alaska where she was able to see Mount McKinley (Denali).
Edna took pleasure in being outside and working in her garden. She also liked to read and was on the Rosebud County Library Board for many years. She enjoyed watching sports on TV, especially hockey and golf. She played golf herself and was very good at it. She had a quiet personality, but a delightful sense of humor.
Edna was very fond of her nephews and is survived by all of them: John (Karen) Fischer of Arizona, Mark Fischer and Randy Fischer of Forsyth, David Fischer of Belgrade, MT, and Brian (Cindy) Fischer of Loveland, CO.
Edna was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Erhart and Edward, and sister-in-law Shirley.
Memorials may be given to Concordia Lutheran Church in Forsyth, MT.
Service Schedule
Visitation
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Sunday February 12, 2023
Concordia Lutheran Church
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Monday February 13, 2023
Concordia Lutheran Church
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Monday February 13, 2023
Forsyth Cemetery
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Service Schedule
Visitation
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Sunday February 12, 2023
Concordia Lutheran Church
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Monday February 13, 2023
Concordia Lutheran Church
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Monday February 13, 2023
Forsyth Cemetery
Forsyth, Montana 59327
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Kay Davis Berdahl says
To Edna’s family,
So very sorry for your loss. Edna was a special lady. She will be missed by many.
Clenora and Gary Quinlan says
To Edna’s family, a neighbor, a strong lady, a friendly face at the bank So special she was to our little town, she will be deeply missed.
The Barta Family says
Our thought’s & prayers to the Fischer Family. Edna was truly an amazing lady, neighbor & friend. She will be deeply missed by us all.
Cathy Fleming says
Edna was a good friend and coworker for many years. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. Her faith was very strong and she knew where she would be after her time on earth was done. Our sympathy and prayers are with her family.
Janet Stanhope says
Edna was such a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are sent to the Fischer family.
Joan Leinwand says
Sending my condolences. Such a nice lady.
Geraldine Custer says
Fischer Family
So sorry for your loss. Edna set the bar high with her faith and work ethic. You are blessed to have her as a mentor all these years. Our church will certainly be lacking her musical ability. I hope one of you inherited her green thumb and can tend her African violets. May God bless all of you as you gather to celebrate her faithful life.
Jeri Custer
Sharon Borla says
I am saddened to learn of Edna’s passing. She was a wonderful neighbor for many years and was truly a remarkable lady who was always pleasant and kind to everyone. May she Rest In Peace.
Sharon Cope says
So sorry for your loss. Edna was a very special lady and will be missed by many.
Patricia Houseman says
I was sorry to hear that Edna had passed away. My maiden name is Brey and my parents names were Henry and Jennett Brey. They had banked at the First State Bank for years until there passing and knew Edna all these these years. I started banking there in the 60’s and I am still there. Once in awhile when in Forsyth and had banking business I would stop and visit Edna at the bank. She was such a great person . God bless her.
Kim and Vicki Mees says
What an amazing life Edna led. Not many of us could match her work ethic and commitment to her faith, career and community. We are proud and thankful to be a part of her church family, she will most certainly be missed. She was a blessing to many.
Loni Hartman says
I am so very sorry to hear of Edna’s passing. I absolutely adored her. She was the kindest sweetest lady. May she RIP. I know she is so happy to be with her family now.
Esther Egan says
Sorry to hear about Edna I worked with her in the bank for 4 years and kept in touch with her for many more she was a wonderful teacher and taught me so much on banking.
Dave & Carolyn Schenk says
Such a nice neighbor. We’re going to miss see you around. You rest easy now, Edna. !! Prayers to your remaining family members.
Marlys Lee says
I was sad to hear of Edna’s passing. I enjoyed working with her at the bank for over 10 years. We talked several times about taking a river cruise in Europe, but never could get the timing right. I wish we could have made that happen. We talked about the care of her African Violets quite often, although I did not have the green thumb that she did. My deepest sympathies to all of the family. She will be missed.
Donna Dunning Bends says
To the family of Edna she will be missed in so many activities. Church, at the bank, golfing, and so much more. I am sure she has been welcomed with a choir of angels.
Juanita and Paul McDanold says
Our Dear Edna will be missed so much by our Church family. She taught me the correct way to take care of the African Violet she gave me when we worked together as Treasurers in our church for a few years. I will always remember her nice smile and kind ways. She was such a devoted Christian and no one will ever be able to take her place as our organist for so many years. I always admired her faith and quiet ways. May she now enjoy all the glories in Heaven. We loved you Edna and our deepest sympathy to her family
Barbara Bieker says
I will miss talking to her on the phone. I am the fellow enthusicst that went to the African Violet conventons with her.We would exchange Violet leafs and went to Yellowstone park together and was able to see her ranch I stayed there a couple days love it She was a great friend. Take care Edna..
John and Karen Fischer says
John and I want to thank everyone for their beautiful memories of Aunt Edna and kind thoughts. We will really missing her and our girls and granddaughter will miss seeing her and visiting at the farm. Again thank you all.