Compiled and written by David R. Schleper, 2022

Anna Christine Kreger was born June 28, 1871, in Waconia, Minnesota. Her parents were Andrew Ferdinand Kreger (1839-1916) and Mary Ann Moormann (1845-1916). Anna’s grandparents were Andrew Christ Kreger and Wilhemine, and Johann Bernard Moormann and Margaretha Mueller.

When she was 29 years old, Anna married Joseph Daniel Fischer (1869-1929) in St. Paul on July 25, 1900. It was a double wedding, with Anna and Joseph, and Julia Kreger, her sister, marrying John Doty. Rev. Fr. Solnce from St. Agnes Catholic Church officiated.

According to the Scott County Argus on July 26, 1900, “The church had been handsomely decorated with palms presented by Hanson, the florist, and the auditorium was well filled with friends of the bridal parties which lent a gala air to the glad occasion.”

After the church ceremony, the bridal party had a reception at the brides’ parents. “Shakopee, of course, takes an unusual interest in this double wedding from the fact that one of the grooms, Mr. Fischer, has lived all his life here, and is now proprietor of the Shakopee Cement Stone works, one of the city’s successful industries.”

“Mr. and Mrs. Fischer will come to Shakopee, their future home, on this evening train, and commence housekeeping at once in the Henry Hinds house east of N.A. Ferguson’s residence. All is ready here to receive them, and a reception will be held at their home tonight.”

Anna and Joseph had four children: Evelyn Margaret Fischer Strunk, Beaty Anna Beatrice Fischer, Cyrus Joseph, and Joseph Daniel.

Anna Christine Kreger Fischer died on Oct. 29, 1951, in Shakopee, and was buried next to her husband, Joseph, at the Catholic Cemetery in Shakopee.