Norma Louise (Chamberlain) Fischer ... Age 73

Service and Fellowship details:

The visitation will be taking place from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, December 15 ^th at Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home in Osawatomie, Kansas.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the same location.
The burial will be at the Osawatomie Cemetery immediately following the services.
Afterwards, the family will host a fellowship dinner for the family and friends of Norma Fischer at Chris’ Café at 537 Main St, Osawatomie.

Memorial : Norma believed in the act of giving.  She supported the St. Joseph's Indian School of Chamberlain, SD faithfully.
The school’s goal is to educate and provide housing for over 200 Lakota Sioux children each year.
The family asks that you give to the school in her honor.

Norma L. (Chamberlain) Fischer passed away at her home Friday December 9 ^th , 2017, the age of 73.  Norma’s life began June 9 ^th , 1944, in Osawatomie, Kansas. She was the oldest child born to John and Dorothy (Waller) Chamberlain. She later became the proud big sister to Robert “Bobby” Chamberlain. Norma was educated in Osawatomie where she created memories and life long friends. Norma became the proud mother of Connie Rankin (Gary Goos) of Burlington IA, Rheba Castillo of Wichita KS, Kevin Fennel (Linda Rhodes) of Knoxville TN and Teri Kinney-Bishop of Lawrence KS.  She was step-mother to Jack Fischer and Heather (Scott) Stowman of Minnesota. She felt blessed to have 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren to share her laughter, love and wisdom with.  Norma’s heart had no limit regarding the children she loved. She considered those that came through her home as family for life.  This family included Rob Kinney, Robbin Kinney Avery, Doug Kinney, Steve Fennel, Vicki Fennel Kelleher, Shelly Prothe Newport plus countless others whose path she crossed. Although she never had sisters of her own, she was happy to have a sister in cousins Anne Tollett, Carol Buckley and Betty Bennett.

Her life-long retail management career was a significant aspect of her life. Norma earned prestige in the workplace due to her strong work ethic and her ability to connect with people. Her career included positions at Sears, JC Penney and Burlington.

Norma felt fortunate to have found and then created a life with her husband Michael D. Fischer. They recently celebrated their fifteen-year wedding anniversary. They lived in Mike’s home state of Minnesota before relocating to Branson, Missouri, a few years ago. They enjoyed their lives together caring for their dogs Bear and Ginny.

She enjoyed watching football, especially her Vikings. She embraced life and put laughter into the world in hopes the world would laugh with her.  It was important for her to read, write, and learn more about the world around her. She advocated against the injustices she saw. She was passionate about her views and not afraid to defend them. She did not allow anything to hold her back. Her friends and family remember her optimism and determination. When asked to list a favorite quote she shared this recently “If one person remembers us for our kindness and love shown, we have lived a rich life”.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, cousin Betty Bennett and other family and friends.

Survivors include: Mike D. Fischer of the home, daughters Connie Rankin (Gary Goos) of Burlington, Iowa, Rheba Castillo of Wichita, Kansas, and Teri Kinney-Bishop of Lawrence, Kansas, and son Kevin Fennel (Linda Rhodes). Nephew David Keithley, and nieces Brenda Chamberlain and Tina Chamberlain. Countless cousins and friends.