Frances D. Fryer, 88, of Austin, died at home Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013.

Frances was born April 23, 1925, in Gilman, Wis., to Daniel L. DeLaney and Gertrude Wenninger (DeLaney). She received a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin — Madison and taught seventh grade. Her hobbies included knitting, crocheting, sewing, reading and singing.

She is survived by her son, Frank (Marie) Fryer, of Lyle, Minn.; daughter, Kathy DeLaney, of Tucson, Ariz.; sister, Loretto Schwantes, of Santa Barbara, Calif.; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents, Dan and Gertrude DeLaney; sister, Kathleen Schmitt; brother, Dan DeLaney.

A service time will be held at a later date. Rochester Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.