Darleen June Fischer, 82, of Owatonna, died Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Owatonna Hospital. She was born June 23, 1926 in Northfield the daughter of Einar and Olga (Thompson) Larson. Darleen married Orville 'Bud' Fischer Nov. 25, 1945 at Faith Lutheran Church in Walters. The couple farmed and raised their family in the Alden and Walters area. They moved to Owatonna in 1965 at which time they became members of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Darleen worked as a laundress at the Owatonna High School and later also worked at Truth Hardware. In 1980 Darleen and Orville moved to a farm near Rice Lake State Park where they lived until Orville preceded her in death in 2006. Darleen then moved to an apartment at Real Life in Owatonna. She was a member of Owatonna Tops Club and the Retired Janitorial Staff of Owatonna Schools. Darleen enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning and playing cards. She loved animals and kept her family as a priority in her life. Darleen is survived by her son, Gary (and Diane) Fischer of Rochester; daughter, Karen (and Ralph) Nelson of Owatonna; grandchildren, Bruce (and Trisha) Nelson of Owatonna, Jill (and Kyro) Lantsberger of Owatonna, Lori Fischer of St. Paul, Lisa Fischer of Rochester, Kari Fischer of Rochester; great grandchildren, Courtney Nelson, Parker Nelson, Amber Nelson, Connor Lantsberger, Hannah Lantsberger; sister, Ardys Sutherland of Owatonna; sister in laws, Ardus Sanderson of Albert Lea, Delores Fischer of Albert Lea and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband. Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Sunday from 1-4pm and at Our Savior's Lutheran Church on Monday from 9-10am. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 20, 2009 at 10:00am at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with The Reverend Ron Gilthvedt officiating. Interment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Owatonna. Visitation: 04/19/2009 13:00 04/19/2009 16:00 Service: and one hour prior to the service at the church. 04/20/2009 10:00