Loretta M. Fischer

Loretta M. Fischer, 93, of Beaver Dam passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025.  The family appreciates the care provided by Eagles Wing in Beaver Dam, WI and Prairie Ridge Hospital in Columbus, WI.

Loretta was born on February 28, 1932 the daughter of Edward G. and Martha H. (Berg) Ziert in Cassian, Wisconsin.  She was a 1949 graduate of Tomahawk High School.

Loretta had attended Trinity Church United Methodist in Beaver Dam for many years.  She had been employed for over 40 years at Weyenberg Shoe Factory in Beaver Dam and then found her second calling in waitressing, a role she truly loved.  Over the years, Loretta served at Country Kitchen (26+ years), Young’s Supper Club (11+ years), China Palace and most recently Walker’s Diner over the past few years, where she cherished the conversations and memories she made at the horseshoe counter.  She rolled silverware better than anyone!  Loretta had a gift for making people feel welcome and cared for.

Loretta will be deeply missed by her children: Diane “Kay” (Bob) Hull, Donna Fischer and Lyle “Dean” Fischer; 11 grandchildren and many great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren; sons-in-law: Thomas Toellner and Rick Hanefeld.  She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son David Fischer, daughters: Deborah Toellner and Denise Hanefeld, sister Florence Schmidt and brother Edward Ziert.

A memorial gathering for Loretta will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Koepsell-Murray Funeral home in Beaver Dam.  A memorial service will begin at 4:00 p.m. with Minister Mark Runke officiating.