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May 21, 2021

Cindy’s Blog: Celine – 53 Years Making The World Better

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Cindy Firkins Smith, MD

As is typical, I was dragging three big bags as I walked into work in Paynesville last week (why do I need all this stuff?!). Celine Fischer noticed and helped me with the door.  

As I thanked her, she shared with me that she is retiring Friday after 53 years working at CentraCare – Paynesville. She started as a nursing assistant and now works in the Radiology Department. Celine said that retiring is bittersweet. After 53 years, it’s time, but for each day of every one of those 53 years she has looked forward to coming to work. She told me the most rewarding part of each day was the opportunity to help someone else.

Celine Fischer, Radiology, CentraCare – Paynesville

“The most rewarding part of each day was the opportunity to help someone else.”

Celine Fischer, Radiology, CentraCare – Paynesville

For each day of the 53 years that Celine came to work, she made the world better for someone else. What a legacy. What a gift to others. Thank you, Celine Fischer! And thank you to all the other Celines at CentraCare and Carris as well. You make our world better.  

11 comments

  1. Amy Miller says:

    Congratulations, Celine!
    You will be missed. It was a real honor to work with you for many years.🥰

  2. Shelly Berg says:

    Congratulations Celine! Enjoy retirement.

  3. Barb Anderson says:

    Congratulations Celine! Enjoy retirement.

  4. Sherri Klaers says:

    That is so cool. 🙂 I have goosebumps. Enjoy your time Celine.

  5. Teresa Behm says:

    I was in the Paynesville site for the first time on Wednesday for a meeting. On two separate occasions I had staff stop what they were doing and walk me over to the location(s) I needed to find. They were smiling, friendly and helpful to someone who obviously looked lost. My first impression is that Paynesville has a full team of individuals who are wonderful at helping others. Special congratulations to Celine on her retirement after 53 years!

  6. Lynda Frenchick says:

    Congratulations Celine! I hope you still stop in the Gift Gallery every once in awhile to check out what is new.

  7. Sarah Lieser says:

    Congratulations Celine! So Happy for you. Thank you for all your years of dedication

  8. Lisa Steil says:

    Wishing you all God’s blessings as you continue in another chapter on your journey! Thank you for blessing us with your smile, kindness and care for 53 years! I will miss you!

  9. Kim Johnson says:

    Celine, you will be missed. Congratulations!!

    Congratulations!!

  10. Debbie Glenz says:

    congratulations Celine !! you will be missed .

  11. Cheryl Athmann says:

    Whoop Whoop Way to go Celine!! I’m So happy for you.

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