Lucille F. Kaye

Lucille F. Kaye, age 88, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on September 19, 2023, at Windsong at Eola Hills Care Facility in Salem, Oregon. Lucille was born June 21, 1935, in Austin, Minnesota to Peter and Lucy (Reinartz) Merten.  She graduated from St. Augustine High School and married the love of her life Brian Frederic Fischer on September 25, 1954, at St. Augustine Catholic Church.  The young family moved to Rantoul, Illinois where Brian served in the Air Force until 1956.  After serving in the Air Force, they made their home back in Austin, Minnesota and raised their five children.  Nothing was more important to her than her faith, family, and cherished friendships.  Lucille worked as an administrative assistant at the local community college. After an accident took the life of her first husband in 1979, she married Bernard Kaye in 1985 and moved to Minneapolis. They eventually moved to Florida for retirement. She lived there until relocating to Portland, Oregon in 2001 after the death of her second husband.  She remained active with her church, cherished her time with her children, grandchildren and her many friends.  Lucille enjoyed quilting, creative crafts, theatre, art, and of course traveling.

 

A vigil will be held at 10:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin, MN, followed by a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Austin, MN, with a reception to follow at the church basement. In lieu of flowers, you may donate to your favorite charity. Mayer-Hoff Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.