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Kenneth Fuchs Obituary
June 21, 1940 - December 21, 2025
Kenneth D. Fuchs, 85, passed on peacefully on December 21, 2025. He had been a resident of Clover Ridge Place Assisted Living in Maquoketa, Iowa.
He is survived by his children, Tracy (Gary) Frahm of Miles, Iowa, Brian Fuchs of Urbandale, Iowa; five grandchildren, Brooke Fuchs of St Louis Park, Minn., Dyllan (Katy) Frahm of Ames, Iowa, Jaime Frahm of Raleigh, N.C., Jack Fuchs of Urbandale, Iowa, and Will Fuchs of Urbandale, Iowa. One great grandson, Riley Frahm of Ames, Iowa; siblings, Joanne Naas of Rosemount, Minn., and Doug (Sandi) Fuchs of Faribault, Minn. Also surviving are several nieces; nephews; grand nieces; and grand nephews; and his former spouse of 32 years, Janey Lamborn.
Ken was born June 21, 1940, in Faribault, Minn., the son of Edgar C. and Hilda (Borchert) Fuchs. Ken was a graduate of Faribault High School with the class of 1958. Ken was on the wrestling team for Mankato State University and graduated with a degree in Physical Education and masters in history. He married Janey Therme on June 15th, 1963.
Ken spent the next 35 years teaching physical education and coaching in Iowa. Coach Fuchs spent one year starting the wrestling program in Creston, Iowa before becoming the assistant coach at Britt, Iowa for the next two years. He became the head coach at Osage for 4 years before directing the North Central of Manly wrestling program from 1969 to 1990 when the Northwood-Kensett programs were combined to form a very successful program. In 1981, he was named Class 1A coach of the year. In 1995, he was inducted into the Iowa High School Wrestling Hall of Fame. Ken was received into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame with a "Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award" in 2002. He was beloved by his students and wrestlers, many of whom cite that he played a very important role in their lives.
Ken enjoyed many years of fishing and living in his cabins in Cook, Minn. and Pottsboro, Texas. He had many cherished friends in both places.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother Jim; and a brother-in-law, Jerry Naas.
At peace cremation services have been provided by Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.
A celebration of life will be held at a date to be determined in the spring of 2026 in Faribault, Mnn.
In lieu of flowers, any cards, condolences, or memorials may be sent to: Tracy Frahm, 1850 Hwy 35 bypass #142, Aransas Pass, Texas 78336.
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David Frame
January 28, 2026
Tracy and Brian, So sorry for your loss! I just found out about Ken passing yesterday when I was visiting with Lois DeLeon. I have always considered Ken one of my closest friends since we wrestled together in college. We saw each other seldom, but things never changed with us. He had that great laugh and smile. I will plant a tree in his honor on my farm this spring. I hope that I can find out when his celebration of life is this spring.
Julie Magnuson Andersen
January 3, 2026
To all of the Fuchs family,
He was one of the best to have known through school and even better to have known him through wrestling!! Go Falcons!!
Gene Sunderman
January 2, 2026
George FUCHS was our minister at St. John´s United Church of Christ Griswold Iowa. His wife´s name was Mildred and he had a daughter by the name of Judith and I another daughter that I don´t remember the name. I wonder if you knew who that is or if their nation to you they were good friends just curious to know whatever become of them and if any of them are still living thank you Gene Sunderman.
Ric Sullivan (loveSpell IMages Agency)
January 1, 2026
Brian and Tracy..So sorry for the loss of such a kind hearted man and soul. Ken regularly stopped into Decker Sports with always was a huge smile and a chuckled laugh. RIP my friend RIP
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Rae Anne Havig
January 1, 2026
Dear Tracy, Brian & your families. I loved your dad and your mom and I loved babysitting for the two of you when you were really little. Your dad was an amazing man and an amazing coach. Having known your dad since the day you all moved to Osage, I have so many memories! He was an awesome person, teacher & coach. Brad & I had the chance to spend time with your parents when we were grown up, married & having kids. We enjoyed every minute we spent together. Our hearts ache for you. With love & hugs,
Rae Anne (Patterson) Havig
Brad Havig and Rae Anne Patterson Havig
January 1, 2026
The irony of losing both my high school coaches in the same year is because,as Rae Anne says, so they can go back to the beginning in Osage and begin their careers again. I cherish both Ken Fuchs´ and his assistant coach Ron Betts´ memories. Your family should know also that Ken´s most loyal and caring wrestler from Osage also passed this year. Ken always stated his confidence in my ability to be a champion and It worked out just that way.
Julie Niess Vulk
January 1, 2026
Dear Family of Ken, I was a freshman in high school when we had the "sit down" in the school gym protesting that our beloved Coach Fuchs was asked to move on. He kept up with my brother, Tom, and many other wrestlers! He truly was a beloved man, by MANY!
Ken Estling
January 1, 2026
Ken's family
I have fond memories of Ken and his coaching days.
I was the coach at Bondurant Farrar for 32 years until 2002. We had some good matches at State, and Ken became a friend during this time.
I am sorry for your loss, and I have fond memories of Ken.
I remember when Ken was induced into the HOF for the Iowa Chapter of the National HOF.
That was an outstanding group of Coaches that were induced.
Ken Estling
President
Iowa Chapter HOF
Chapter Committee Member
1995 to President
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