Mavis Joyce Plath

Obituary

Mavis Joyce Plath was born on December 6, 1922, on a farm 5 miles north of Stewart, in Collins Township, McLeod County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Edward and Lily (Bahr) Fischer. Mavis had two siblings, Harland and Shirley. Mavis was baptized as an infant on January 7, 1923, and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth on April 14, 1935, both at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stewart, Minnesota. She received her education at the Collins Country School in Collins Township, McLeod County. Mavis was good at sports and especially enjoyed playing softball. When Mavis was 13 years old, her mother Lily passed away and Mavis took on the responsibilities of caring for the household. In 1940, her father Edward, married Fern Jorgensen. This marriage blessed Mavis with five siblings, Wayne, June, Roger, Neil, and Dean.

On September 22, 1940, Mavis was united in marriage to LeRoy Plath, by Reverend Kowalske, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with two children, Weston and Marlene. Mavis and LeRoy resided in Hutchinson.  They shared 51 ½ years of marriage until LeRoy passed away on April 12, 1992.

Mavis was employed at 3M and handled various job responsibilities. She retired from 3M after 33 years of employment. Mavis was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson since 1941.

Mavis enjoyed attending church and church related activities and was a member of Dorcas. She also enjoyed fishing, working in her flower garden, playing cards, Bingo, watching the Minnesota Twins, and relaxing over a cup of coffee with friends. Mavis loved sweets and always had a dish of candy to share with visitors. She cherished spending time with her family, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. Mavis enjoyed life, and was enjoyed by all!

Mavis moved to Prince of Peace Retirement Living in 1995 and was one of the first residents. When she needed more care she moved to Woodstone Senior Living Center and was also one of the first residents at Woodstone.

Mavis passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Woodstone Senior Living Center at the age of 93 years.

Blessed be her memory.

Mavis is survived by her:
Children, Weston Plath and his wife, Melva of Hutchinson, MN,
                  Marlene Dostal and her husband, James of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Holly Brenhaug and her husband, Jeff, of Hutchinson, MN,
                             Brian Plath and his wife, Jennifer, of Hutchinson, MN,
                             Shannon Plath and her husband, Chris Gerben, of Austin, TX,
                             Jason Dostal of Hutchinson, MN,
                             Lisa Dostal and her fiancé, Allen Luciow, of Minneapolis, MN;
Great Grandchildren, Joshua Brenhaug of St. Paul, MN,
                                        Alicia Brenhaug, of Minneapolis, MN,
                                        Orla Gerben, of Austin, TX,
                                        Roman Luciow, of Minneapolis, MN,
                                        Callie Plath of Hutchinson, MN;
Sister, Shirley Zackrison of Hutchinson, MN;
Half Brothers, Wayne Fischer and his wife, Jan, of Apache Junction, AZ,
Roger Fischer and his wife, Carol, of Audubon, MN,
Neil Fischer and his wife, Celine, of Paynesville, MN;
Half Sister, June Tvedt and her husband, Darrel, of Audubon, MN;
Sister-in-Law, Marles Fischer of Brownton, MN;
Many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Mavis is preceded in death by her Parents, Edward and Lily Fischer; Stepmother, Fern Fischer; Husband, LeRoy Plath; Brother, Harland Fischer; Half Brother, Dean Fischer; Brother-in-law, Donald Zackrison.