Marilyn Tischer

Mrs. Marilyn Tischer, 86, of Rochester, MN, passed away June 24, 2016, surrounded by her loving family, at Maple Manor nursing home, where she had been a resident for the last 3 years. Marilyn Joyce Olson was born May 7, 1930, in Cloquet, MN, the youngest of 5 children born to Hugo and Flossy (Green) Olson. She grew up in rural Mahtowa and graduated from Barnum High School. She married Lawrence Tischer on June 27, 1953 in Mahtowa. She enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint, traveling and camping trips (they visited every Minnesota State Park). She loved being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. After her children were grown, she worked for 16 years at Mayo Clinic. She is survived by her husband of 63 years and 4 children: Bruce (Pam Reiser) Tischer of St. Louis Park, MN; Rick (Pam) Tischer of Onalaska, WI; Gail (Steve) DeBoer and Larry Tischer of Rochester, MN. Marilyn is also survived by 10 grandchildren (Jennifer, Jeremy, Jason, Brooke, Joe, Emily, Nicole, Michelle, Nate & Becca) and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers (Vernon & Merle), and 2 sisters (Vivian & Dorothy). A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, July 1, 2016 at Salem Lutheran Church, 2702 1st Street, Mahtowa, MN 55707. Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of the service. Rev. Chris Harper will be officiating with burial at Sandy Lake Cemetery. To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com