Fern Maeschen, 83, of Mitchell, SD died Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, SD. Graveside services will be 4:00 PM November 12, 2016 at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Artesian, SD. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Will Funeral Chapel.

Fern Hofp, daughter of Carl and Edna (Schneider) Hofp, was born in Turner County, SD. She grew up on the family farm near Artesian and attended county school there.

Fern was united in marriage with Wallace Maeschen Sr. on March 8, 1957 in Luverne, MN. 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.

She was a member of Mitchell Assembly of God Church. Fern enjoyed reading religious literature.

Survivors include her five children, Doug Maeschen, Mitchell, SD, Wallace Maeschen Jr., Mitchell, SD, Karen Maeschen, Ames, IA, Sharon Maeschen, Mitchell, SD and Kay (James) Tegethoff, Mitchell, SD; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Maeschen Sr.; her parents; and her siblings.