Mary R Fehr

Mary Rita Fehr, 87, of Evansville, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017, at Linda E. White Hospice House. She was born in Evansville, IN on March 16, 1930, to the late Adolph and Sue (Buckman) Leimgruber.

Mary was an Avon and Mary Kay Consultant for 15 years. She was of the Catholic Faith and a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. Mary was a 1989 breast cancer survivor and was a character that everyone loved. She enjoyed playing Clabber, watching the Indianapolis Colts and loved Rod Stewart. She raised eight kids and made the lumpiest mashed potatoes you ever ate. Mary was a social butterfly and glamorous diva whose outfits and jewelry always had to match. A few of her favorite sayings were: “That’s Gaargeous!” “Fiddle-Dee-Dee” and “That’s Rich Looking.” She had 4 favorite Sons-in-Law, depending on who was doing her a favor at that time (LOL).

She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, John D. Fehr; son, Bruce Fehr of Evansville; brothers, Kenneth and Lloyd Leimgruber; and grandchild, Robert Willis.

Mary is survived by her children, Michael Fehr, Sr. (Carol) of Evansville, Scarlett Feldhaus (Dennis) of Evansville, Deborah Willis (Terry) of Newburgh, Mark Fehr (Teresa) of Evansville, Julie Stucki (Gary) of Wadesville, Angela Wood (Donald) of Newburgh, William Fehr of Evansville; 17 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

Mass of Christian burial was held 10:30 AM Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, officiated by Fr. Alex Zenthoefer, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends visited Monday from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with prayers at 4:00 PM at Alexander West Chapel and Tuesday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church.