Werner Michael Fuchs

Werner M. Fuchs, age 76 of Elrosa, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at his home in Elrosa, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 10 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa with Rev. Peter Kirchner officiating.

Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday prior to the service at the church.

Werner Michael Fuchs was born October 20, 1939 on the family farm in Spring Hill, Minnesota to Mike and Anna (Raeker) Fuchs. Shortly after the family moved to farm near Elrosa where Werner grew up. He walked 2.5 miles to school in Elrosa until the 8th grade. He then continued to farm with his dad and eventually bought his own farm. Werner married Arlene Borgerding on August 2, 1969 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport. Together they raised their 4 children on the farm. He milked cows until 2002 and afterwards continued to farm crops. Described by his children as a recycling enthusiast, Werner enjoyed scrapping metal and taking apart tractors, cars, and other oddities. He enjoyed watching Nascar, shooting the bull, and spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, grandfather, and father to his family.

Werner was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Arlene Fuchs of Elrosa; children, Linda (Tor) Mohling of Boulder, CO, Jeffery (Jennifer) Fuchs of Zimmerman, Keven Fuchs of Elrosa, Cynthia (Tony) Maile of St. Joseph; brother and sisters, Virgil (Jane) Fuchs of Paynesville, Anna Mae (Joe) Prom of St. Joseph, Joan Bondhus (Walter) of Monticello, and Karen (Gene) Wiechmann of Freeport; and 6 grandchildren

Werner was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Anna.