Roberta Louise Fischer Uhiren, age 84, died peacefully at her home in Slovak on the morning of May 15, 2022. She was born to Lawrence and Maisie Fischer on February 2, 1938 at home in DeWitt, Arkansas. She married Harry Uhiren on January 23, 1960 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Stuttgart and resided in Slovak the rest of her life. Roberta was a long time member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Slovak where she was a Religious Education Teacher, CYO sponsor, Altar Society member and a member of the Slovak Bakers.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Harry; four children, Stephanie Leach (Terry), Jeffrey Uhiren (Sheila), Randall Uhiren (Jeanette Petrus), and Shelley VanHouten (Travis); seven grandchildren, Ashley Rye (Dustin), Clark VanHouten (Rachel), Keely Sparks (Tanner), Zachary Uhiren (Sabrina), Karlee Lipton (Hunter), Bailee Uhiren and Chase VanHouten; great-grandchildren, Sophia Rye, Tesla VanHouten, Masie VanHouten, Ozzy Sparks, and Mila Rae VanHouten on the way; brother, Jerry Fischer and two sisters, Margaret Carver and Rosie Braswell. In addition, she was a mother figure to many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Masie Fischer; four brothers, Robert Lee (her twin), Carl, Bill, and Kenny Fischer and one sister, Kathy Fortenberry.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Slovak with Rosary following at 7:00 p.m.. Funeral mass will be Friday, May 20, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Slovak.
My thoughts & prayers are with you at this time of loss. Roberta was a special person & loved by all. May you find comfort in knowing that she is healed & with our Lord & Savior.🙏🏻❤️
Burt, you will be missed by so many, the years I have known you you always shared God love for others. We talked about our children, our grandchildren and our love for God, I know I will see you again and we can sing and dance together on the streets of gold
I am so sorry to hear this. I am praying for peace for all of you!
I’m so sorry. Prayers for all of you during this time!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Praying for God’s peace & comfort. Such a beautiful lady inside & out.
Stephanie and family, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Such a beautiful lady inside and out
My prayers are with you all!!!!!!!!
She will be greatly missed!
Our thoughts and Prayers go out to Randall and his family! We pray for comfort in the coming days.
My prayers are with your family she was one precious Lady I love you Stephanie and Ashley. Lesa Dierks
Roberta always made me laugh. She will be missed, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Phyllis
Hugs and prayers to you all. She was a strong lady and fought hard to stay with you here on earth.