Mary E. "Betty" Fischer

Mary E. “Betty” Fischer, 87 years, of Monroe, Michigan passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born December 30, 1926 in Flint, Michigan, Betty was the daughter of the late William D. and Lillian (Riley) Loreaux. Betty was a graduate of Dundee High School and Cleary College with a degree in business. On December 2, 1950, Betty married her beloved husband, William F. Fischer at St. Irene’s Catholic Church in Dundee. Sadly he preceded her in death on March 13, 2006 after 55 years of marriage. Betty worked as a secretary for Monroe Auto Equipment Company from 1946 – 1951 and for River Raisin Paper Company from 1951 to 1954 from which she retired. She was also a wonderful homemaker. Betty was a member of St. John The Baptist Catholic Church where she served on Parish Council. She was a life member of The Thrift Shop in Monroe and a member of Friends in Council for many years. She enjoyed playing Bridge and was in several Bridge Clubs. Most of all Betty enjoyed time with family. Betty is survived by four loving sons: Stephen L. (Barbara) Fischer of Temperance, MI, W. Roderick (June) Fischer of E. Greenwich, RI, Henry M. Fischer of South Lyon, MI and Matthew F. (Laura) Fischer of Brighton, MI, eight cherished grandchildren: Sarah, Eric, Douglas, Kelly, Alexandra, Christopher, Evan, and Holly, and three treasured great grandchildren: Delaney, Brady, and Amelia. In addition to her husband and parents, Betty was preceded in death by a brother: Eugene R. Loreaux who was killed in action during WWII. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1-8 PM in the Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI, 48161 where a Scripture Service will be held at 6:00 PM that evening. On Friday, July 11, 2014 she will lie in state at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church from 9:30 AM until Mass of the Resurrection celebrating her life at 10:30 AM. Fr. David Burgard, pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, will officiate. Interment will be held at 2:00 PM at St. Joseph Cemetery in Monroe. Memorial contributions are suggested to Monroe County Humane Society or the Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF.ORG)

Mary E. "Betty" Fischer

December 30, 1926 - July 7, 2014