Fern Maeschen, 83, of Mitchell, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell.
Graveside services were at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Artesian. Visitation was from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Will Funeral Chapel.
Fern Hofp, daughter of Carl and Edna (Schneider) Hofp, was born in Turner County. She grew up on the family farm near Artesian and attended country school there.
She was united in marriage with Wallace Maeschen, Sr., on March 8, 1957, in Luverne, Minn. The couple made their home in Mitchell, where Fern was employed at various businesses. She retired at the age of 62 from the Anthony Motel in Mitchell.
Fern was a member of Mitchell Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed reading religious literature.
Survivors include her five children, Doug Maeschen, Wallace Maeschen, Jr., Sharon Maeschen, and Kay (James) Tegethoff, all of Mitchell, and Karen Maeschen of Ames, Iowa; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Fern was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Maeschen, Sr.; her parents; and her siblings.