LaVerna Evelyn Fischer, 97, of Cumberland passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Cambridge Senior Living of Rice Lake.

LaVerna was born November 12, 1925 in Cumberland, WI to Fred and Aline (Horstman) Becker. She grew up in the Bestlerton Community and attended school there. She graduated from Cumberland High School in 1943.

After working for 2 years at Burtons Ben Franklin in Cumberland, she then went on to work at Concordia Teachers College in River Forest.

LaVerna was married to Alfred Fischer on December 8, 1946. Together they shared their livelihood farming on the family farm. In addition to farming, she remained an active member at St. Paul Lutheran, and acted as the local 4-H leader. Not only did she enjoy canning and gardening, but she made the most wonderful holiday meals, which will be missed greatly by her kids and grandkids.

She is survived by daughter, Helen Nowaskey of Cumberland; son, Mark (Vickie) Fischer of Cumberland; grandchildren, Dan (Laura) Nowaskey, Jenna Nowaskey, Stacie Fischer (Brian Nelson), Ryan (Allie) Fischer, Brandon Fischer (Brooke Blechinger) and Brent Fischer; great-grandchildren, Parker, Grady, Leah, Nicklaus, Naomi, Brylee, Olivia and Dakota.

LaVerna is preceded in death by husband, Alfred; son, Robert Fischer; parents, Fred and Aline Becker and sister, Lois Sorensen.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday February 7, 2023 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Cumberland, WI with Pastor Miels officiating. Visitation one hour prior at church. Interment Lakeside Cemetery, Cumberland, WI. Luncheon to follow.

Skinner Funeral Home of Cumberland is serving the family.

Last Update: Feb 03, 2023 3:02 pm CST