Mary Ann Fisher

Mary Ann Fisher age 92 passed away Thursday September 8th, 2022 at Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living & Memory Care in Hudson, Wisconsin where she lived since October 2019 having relocated from the Fisher family farm residence near Bloomfield, IA. Mary Ann was born December 11,1929 to Harold Christian and Gladys Mae Meredith Baughman at the home of Lavina Baughman which was her family’s first residence. Mary Ann attended public school in Pulaski, Ia. and was a graduate of Bloomfield High School class of 1948. Mary Ann was united in marriage at Pulaski Mennonite Church to Loren Dwayne (“L.D.”) Spurgeon on November 25, 1948. To this marriage a son Leslie David was born in 1952. L.D. passed away suddenly in 1956, leaving Mary Ann and young David struggling to understand this loss. Later Mary Ann married Lloyd Fisher on September 16, 1962 at Bloomfield Christian Church and she became step mother to Jim and Cindy Fisher, the family at that time living in the Pulaski community. Mary Ann’s first and longest job was her thirty-seven years with USDA Farmers Home Administration, Davis County. After a short break in 1985 she joined South Ottumwa Savings Bank where among her responsibilities was being travel tour leader for the Sunshine Society taking seniors on international trips. Finally, she was part time secretarial with Davis County Community Schools. Mary Ann was the consummate business professional, friendly, trustworthy, accurate and efficient. Her activity in the community included membership in Bloomfield Christian Church where she served as elder, Sunday School teacher and was an officer in its Christian Women’s Fellowship active in quilting and serving meals for many events held at the church. Mary Ann was a member of P.E.O. Chapter B. Earlier she served as American Heart Association county chair, and volunteered with Davis County Community Schools. She was also an accomplished quilter enjoying the hobby with many close friends in the Bloomfield community. Mary Ann was devoted to loving animals and gave homes to numerous kitties, family dogs, and after retirement her daily chores including looking after a brood of ‘barn cats’ for which she risked her walking safety. She shared her late husband’s interests in Simmental cattle, dogs, horses and jumping mules, and continued regular visits with her life-long friend & sister in-law, Mary Louis Short. Her steady devotion to the lives and faith of Bloomfield Christian Church members was remarkable. However, nothing could compare to her love for her grandchildren, nieces, and nephews who all knew her interest and empathy and bottomless love. Her last work and volunteer assignments with Davis County elementary schools allowed her to enjoy and care for children in the community as well. Mary Ann’s family recognizes the loving devotion of Jim and Kathy Fisher and long-time friends Kathy Sorenson, Jerry Mozingo, and her Sunday school class in allowing her to have meaningful years at her Bloomfield home before relocation to Red Cedar Canyon retirement home in Hudson, WI. Once there Mary Ann’s care was lovingly followed by David and Kathy Spurgeon who reside nearby in River Falls, WI. Mary Ann is survived by children David and Kathy Spurgeon, River Falls, WI, James and Kathy Fisher, Knoxville, IA, Cindy Fisher, Ames, IA, grandchildren, Jamie (Nate) Rissi, Shakopee, MN, Brian (Nikki) Spurgeon, Sykesville, MD, & great grandchildren Hannah (15) and Chloe (13) Spurgeon, Landon (11), Finn (7), and Sawyer (5) Rissi, brothers William (Barbara) Baughman, Glenn (Ann-Marie) Baughman, and her sister Joy (Steven) Evans, numerous nieces and nephews, and extended family. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, husbands L.D. Spurgeon in 1956 and Lloyd Fisher in 2012 . Brother and sister in law James M & Carol Baughman. Mary Ann was also preceded in death by her loving Fisher family, Mavis and Clark Stookesberry, Mary Louise and Rex Short and Ardis Barker. Many family gatherings were held at the Fisher home place and Mary Louise’s home. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022 at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday with the family present to greet friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Internment will be held at the Pulaski Cemetery immediately following the service. Family and friends are invited to the Bloomfield Christian Church for a luncheon and reflection after the internment. Memorials for Mary Ann are Bloomfield Animal Shelter, Lord’s Cupboard at Bloomfield Christian Church or Hospice Care.

Mary Ann Fisher

December 11, 1929 - September 8, 2022