JOSEPH FUCHS
March 16, 1927 - September 09, 2010
Obituary
Joseph John Fuchs, age 83, of Neenah, passed away September 9, 2010, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with Parkinsons/Multiple System Atrophy. Joe was born March 16, 1927 in Greenwood, WI, to the late Henry and Lena (Brost) Fuchs. He attended Rib Lake High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy upon graduation. Joe began working for Bergstrom Paper Company/ Gladfelter in 1947 and retired 41 years later. On February 23, 1952, he married Audrey Sauter at St. Marys Catholic Church in Menasha. Joe lived a long life as an active, supportive, caring family man with a contagious passion for life and was loved by all who knew him. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling with his loving wife, watching his beloved Packers, Badgers, and Brewers, playing cards, shooting pool, doing work around the house, bicycling, hunting, watching his children and grandchildren play sports, and making people laugh. Joe will be deeply missed by Audrey, his wife of 58 years; 2 daughters, Sharon Fuchs and Karen Beyer; daughter-in-law Maryanne Fuchs; 8 grandchildren, Kevin (Tara), Maureen, and Jack Beyer; Heather, Gretchen, and Steven Fuchs; and Jessica (John) Fowler and Paul (Cheryl) Fender; 4 great-grandchildren, Ethan, River, David, and Arabella; brother, Don (Enid); sister, Sister Christine; 2 sisters-in-law Bonnie and Phyllis Fuchs; and numerous nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his son Dave, infant son Billy and infant daughter Lori; brothers Fran, Alvin, and John; and sister Florence Scarpaci. In celebration of Joes life, a mass will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Neenah. The visitation will be held on Monday at Westgor Funeral Home in Neenah from 5:00 " 7:30 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. The visitation will continue at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until mass begins. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established by his family. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to several people for their support and tender care of Joe " the staff at Cherry Meadows Hospice Care, ThedaCare at Home, and Home Instead (with special thanks to caregiver Ann).
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Mary McCullough Koenigs
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I have many warm memories of Uncle Joe: a truly gentle man, always patient and smiling, no matter how many of us were running around the house or the yard.
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Tom McCullough
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Uncle Joe- Always quick with a smile and he made me feel welcome in his home, even as a little kid. I'll remember him as the warm and gentle soul he was.(that and his laughing at my Dad's jokes) He will be missed.
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Kathleen Perkins
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We love you and will miss you, Uncle Joe.
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Nancy Christensen Freiberg
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Sorry to hear about the passing of your father, husband and grandfather. My favorite childhood memories are of elementary school at St. Margaret Mary's, kickball, seven steps around the house, tennis, dancing lessons at Hockings and running back and forth from the Fuchs house to our house. Joe was always there to welcome us, encourage us and make us smile. Thank your for sharing him with me and my siblings. All my thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
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Dorothy McCullough-Pepper
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Our most heartfelt sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with all of you as the difficult journey of navigating life without Uncle Joe begins. His smile and laughter will be missed but remembered always along with his kidding around and "teasing". Great memories will keep him with us-will miss you.
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Pat McCullough
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I will always remember the big hug & big smile you would get from Uncle Joe, and his great laugh. So many good times and so many good memories.