LARNED—Veta Marie Fischer, 91, passed away February 18, 2019, in Salina, Kansas.

She was born November 27, 1927 in Kinsley, the daughter of Otto and Aurelia V. Matzek Whitcomb.  She was a homemaker.

She was a member of the Larned United Methodist Church, local Bridge Club and she enjoyed playing Pitch and was the best baker in the world.

On February 16, 1947, she married Rex Dean Fischer in Larned.  He died April 9, 2002.

Survivors include:  daughter Tami Fischer, Salina; a daughter-in-law Rita Fischer, Salina;

one grandchild, Renee Fischer, Denver, Colorado, and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a son, Michael Fischer, sisters Velma Lindsay Malone, Virginia Yates Thomas, and Verle Hilton.

A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday at Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas,  with Rev. Bethann Black presiding.  Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be sent to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and Salina Animal Services, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.