Theresa Fischer's Obituary
Theresa Fischer, 97, was born on October 20, 1925 in Neuschowe, Yugoslavia, to the late Friedrich Heiser and Katharina Heiser nee Hetzel. Theresa passed away on May 20, 2023.
Beloved wife of the late Martin Fischer. Cherished mother of Norman (Barbara) Fischer (deceased) and Richard (Janice-deceased) Fischer. Loving grandmother of Jennifer Fischer, Jeremy (Julia) Fischer, Joseph Fischer, Casey (Mike) Forbes, and Kelsey (Michael) Shibko. Great grandmother of Michaela, Morgan “Tux”, Raelyn, Finley and June. Dear sister of Adam Heiser (deceased).
Theresa came to the United States through Ellis Island after surviving World War II. She became a US citizen and later sponsored the immigration of her parents and brother.
Theresa was an active member of the Donauschwaben German-American Cultural Center in Olmsted Falls where she enjoyed planning trips for the seniors and cooking and serving at the annual Fish Fry. Theresa and her husband Martin served on the original board of the Danube Swabian Senior Group. She was also active in the Die Donauschwabische Frauengruppe and the German Youth Choir – she accompanied the choir on an international tour.
She was a member of the United Church of Christ in Cleveland, formerly located in the Cudell neighborhood.
Theresa enjoyed cooking and was employed at the Silver Grill in the former Higbee’s in downtown Cleveland for several years.
She enjoyed baking cookies and making German-inspired savory dishes for her family and friends. She loved to entertain family and friends in her home and getting all the news about everyone. She was always proud of her backyard garden and would take you around to meet every plant if you showed any interest. She will be missed as well as her stuffed cabbage, cookies, various kuchen and chicken paprikash.
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