Reneta A. Fischer, 99, of Wheaton, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the Community Hospital in Onaga.
Reneta was born December 22, 1924 on a farm south of Wheaton, Kansas, the daughter of Ernest and Anna (Marten) Bosse. She was baptized in 1925 and confirmed in 1938 at St. Luke Lutheran South Church near Wheaton. She attended St. Luke Grade School Southeast of Wheaton and graduated from Wheaton High School in 1942.
She was a life long member of St. Luke Lutheran Church. She was also a member of the church youth organization and an organist in St. Luke South Church. She was an active member of St. Luke’s Ladies Aid and served in several leadership positions. She was also a member of the Wheaton Senior Citizens Organization.
Reneta married Arlo H. Fischer on April 10, 1946 at St. Luke Lutheran Church southeast of Wheaton. He preceded her in death on September 26, 2009.
She was also preceded in death by a great grandson, Dawson Brunkow and her siblings and their spouses, Ivan Bosse (Sophie), Clarence Bosse (Erma), Lorena Kolterman (Melvin) and Galen Bosse.
Arlo and Reneta owned and operated the family farm south of Wheaton. Reneta took an active role in virtually all aspects of the farming operation. They operated a dairy for years until they gave it up in 1983. Prior to that date, Reneta developed an interest in raising dogs and, with Arlo’s assistance, developed a kennel operation. After they quit the dairy operation, the dog kennel operation expanded. Reneta really enjoyed this new venture, especially hearing from people from various states who had purchased one of her dogs.
Reneta was a wonderful cook and baker. One of the favorites of the children and grandchildren were her cinnamon rolls. There was almost always a pan of rolls ready when grandchildren stopped by. Another favorite was her creamy corn. It was a hit at all of the family dinners. Another passion Reneta had was quilting. She made quilts for all of the children and grandchildren. These are treasures for so many family members. She was also active with the quilting group at church.
However, Reneta’s biggest passion was her family. While being involved in the farming operation and the above passions, she raised five children, attending to the details of each in their lives. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great, great grandmother. She welcomed each new addition to the family with loving arms and a deep sense of caring.
Reneta is survived by three daughters, Diana Brunkow (Larry), Duluth, Connie Tarvin (Jeff ), Topeka, and Gayle Currie (Lee), Timnath, CO and two sons, Byron Fischer (Eunice), Omaha, NE and Alan Fischer (Vickie), Wheaton; seventeen grandchildren, forty five great grandchildren, eleven great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 30th at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Wheaton. Burial will follow in the St. Luke North Cemetery. Reneta will lie in state from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the St. Luke Lutheran Church or The Lutheran Hour, and may be sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 312, Onaga, KS 66521.
