Mary T. Fischer, 79, of Ferdinand, passed away, Friday, July 1, 2016 at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Mary was born October 2, 1936 in Siberia to John and Theresa (Jasper) Tiemann. She married Irvin H. Fischer on October 24, 1959 in St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Siberia. Irvin preceded her in death on October 15, 1993. Mary was a homemaker who enjoyed embroidery, canning tomatoes, listening to music and watching birds. She was especially fond of Cardinals. Mary is survived by seven sons; Paul, David, Dennis, Marvin, Steve and Michael (Donna) Fischer all of Ferdinand, Leroy Fischer of Niles MI.; five daughters, Ruth Fischer, Deanna Fischer, Brenda Fischer and Marilyn Weyer all of Ferdinand, Marlene (Sal) Johnson of Omaha NE.; one sister, Anna Lee (Dennis) Fischer of Jasper; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Irvin; three sons, Ralph, Greg and Mark Fischer; one daughter, Jane Fischer; one brother Edward Tiemann. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11:00 AM in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday at the church from 8:00 AM until time of services.