Werner Lyle FischerBurlington, KS

Werner Lyle Fischer, 73, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, surrounded by his family at Coffey County Hospital in Burlington, Kansas. He was born on April 10, 1952, in Iola, Kansas, to Werner Louis and LuElla (Gleue) Fischer. Lyle graduated from LeRoy High School in 1970 and later earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Emporia State University.  Lyle spent many years working at the LeRoy Co-op, where he finished his career as general manager and had a positive and lasting influence on many individuals throughout the community. He was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Aliceville, Kansas, and remained a devoted, lifelong member. His family, faith, and church were important parts of his life.  In his free time, Lyle enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and faithfully following the many activities of his grandchildren, whom he loved dearly.

On September 7, 1974, Lyle was united in marriage to Dayle Hammond in Burlington, Kansas. Together they shared 51 years of marriage.

Lyle is survived by his wife, Dayle, of the home; his children, Kayla Ohl and husband Kevin of LeRoy, Dathan Fischer and wife Amanda of Emporia, and Chancy Fischer and wife Renee of Burlington; and his grandchildren, Kolgan Ohl and wife Logan, Kyra Ohl, and Karley Ohl, all of LeRoy; Chloe Fischer and Clara Fischer, both of Emporia; and Ava Fischer and Addison Fischer, both of Burlington.

He is also survived by his siblings, Glenn Fischer of Oswego; Mary Schmidt and husband John of Mt. Hope; Alice Archer of LeRoy; Rhonda Scott and husband David of Lawrence; Twila Theimer and husband Phil of Topeka; and Lynnette Bollinger and husband Tim of Emporia.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother-in-law, Ed Archer; and his sister-in-law, Patty Fischer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Church in Aliceville, Kansas, with Pastor Timothy Booth officiating. Burial will follow at St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery.

The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Jones Funeral Home in Burlington, Kansas.  Memorial contributions may be made to Coffey County Cancer Support Group or Hand-in-Hand Hospice, in care of Jones Funeral Home, P.O. Box 277, Burlington, Kansas 66839.

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