Arthur John Fochs

Arthur John Fochs obituary, West Bend, WI

Arthur John Fochs

Arthur Fochs Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 1, 2022.
Of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the age of 79. He was born in Hilbert, WI, the son of Math and Mary Ann (Nee Biederwolf) Fochs. Arthur attended Hilbert and Chilton High School and graduated from Northland College, with a Bachelors of Science in 1966, Cum Laude. He was a proud United States Marine Veteran, holding the rank of Lance Corporal. Arthur married the love of his life Susan A. (Nee Kielgas) Fochs on July 15, 1967. He worked at IPU for over 20 years, retiring as President of Marketing.

Arthur enjoyed gardening, being out doors and tinkering and fixing things in his workshop. He was an usher and an active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.

Arthur is lovingly remembered by his wife Susan Fochs of 55 years; his children Brian Fochs of Allenton, WI, Kari (Jeff) George of Ellicott City, MD, And Tracy (Aaron) Michaelson of Wauwatosa, WI; his grandchildren Emily and Allison Fochs, Bobby George, and Tyler and Ana Michaelson. He is further survived by his siblings Rita Burns of Hilbert, WI, Matt (Pat) Fochs of Appleton, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A Funeral Service was held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1044 S Silverbrook Dr, West Bend, WI 53095. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Arthur's name to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

The family would like to thank all the hospital staff of the Froedtert West Bend ICU, for the care they gave to Arthur.

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