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Thomas Fuchs Obituary
Thomas Fuchs
SPRINGFIELD - Thomas Fuchs, 89 of Springfield, died at 7:41 am, Friday, January 20, 2012 at St. John's Hospital. He was born September 9, 1922 in New Berlin to Charles and Mary Hermes Fuchs. He married Rosemary Minch on February 1, 1947. Preceding Thomas in death are his parents,; one son, Thomas L. Fuchs; six sisters and five brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; one daughter, Ann (Steven) Steer of Springfield; five sons, Frank (Denise) Fuchs of Springfield, John Fuchs of Chatham, Mark (Joanne) Fuchs of Lee's Summit, MO, Lee (Janice) Fuchs of Weldon Spring, MO and Kevin (Rita) Fuchs of New Berlin; one daughter-in-law, Cindy Fuchs of Springfield; twenty grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one sister Nancy Marr of Pleasant Plains and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Thomas was a member of Christ the King Church; Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus in New Berlin; New Berlin School Board; Sangamon State University Assembly and was a Trustee for eighteen years for Lincoln Land Community College.
His occupation was a farmer until retirement, and then he became a licensed realtor.
Visitation: 4-7 pm, Monday, January 23, 2012 at Staab Funeral Home.
Lie in State: 9-10 am, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Christ the King Church.
Funeral Mass: 10 am, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Christ the King Church with Monsignor David Lantz officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in New Berlin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Church or St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Berlin.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Fuchs
charles gramlich
January 29, 2012
to the family of thomas,please accept my sympathy
Mary Fortner
January 27, 2012
To the Fuchs Family,
Mr. Fuchs was on the Board of Trustees when I came to LLCC and served several more years. Although I did not really know him personally,I came to respect him as someone who truly cared about the college, its employees, and its students. He served us well. My sympathy is extended to your family at this time of loss.
Becky Sander
January 26, 2012
John and Family
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers, cherish the time you had with your father.
Joel and Becky (Becker) Sander
Ken Gill Cole
January 25, 2012
Thank you, Thomas,
For your integrity, diligence, consistent service and endless energy. Your friendship was always offered freely and deeply appreciated.
Ken Gill Cole
Jay & Jane Lauterbach
January 24, 2012
Rosemary,
What a great man! and a lucky one to have found you as his life-mate! I remember from my early years how my folks would talk about going to dances with the two of you...
Bitsy Knepler
January 24, 2012
Frank and family,
So sorry for your loss, may the memories of your Dad, live on in your heart.
Kevin & Bitsy Knepler
Bill Craig
January 23, 2012
To Frank and the Fuchs Family - I was Sorry to Hear of Your Loss. You Certanly Have My Deepest Sympathy
Ron Gregoire
January 23, 2012
Tom and Denise,
It was my pleasure to work with Tom as an LLCC board member. He was a good man who could always take the time to talk with you about business or family….or real estate. You have our sympathies on your loss.
Ron & Teresa Gregoire
John Meyer
January 23, 2012
To Rosemary and the Fuchs family - Our deepest sympathy go out to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful man. Tom will be greatly missed. John & Mary Meyer
Dan, Dana, Connor,Mikey, & Kaelyn Buehrle
January 23, 2012
Kevin & Family,
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Brenda Coker
January 22, 2012
To Mark and the Fuchs family. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brenda & Ron Coker
Tom + Deb Weid-Lenardi
January 22, 2012
To Lee, Janice, Joel and the entire Fuchs family--You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories help you through this sad time.
Terry and Sally Loving
January 22, 2012
Our sympathy to all of the Fuchs family and extended family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Linley and Rebecca White
January 22, 2012
Deepest sympathy to Tom's family. I new him from LLCC.
January 22, 2012
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love The Delane Austin and Steven Orr
Sue Farley
January 22, 2012
We send our deepest sympathy to all.
May your memories give you comfort during this time. What a true gentleman he was.
Sincerely, Ted & Sue Farley
Art Brooks
January 22, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Fuchs family. I always enjoyed visiting with Tom when he visited Walmart. He was always a Gentleman.
Daniel Leady
January 22, 2012
My families thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss
Doug Barringer
January 22, 2012
Sorry to see Mr. Fuch's death. I played summer baseball with Lee and Mr. Fuchs was a good supporter. I would see him from time to time since then and he was always gracious and proud.
Kathy Roe
January 22, 2012
My heart goes out to the Fuchs family. Even though I have known Tom for a very short time, I know he was a wonderful person and will be missed by all. Be assured of my prayers for your family.
Kathy Roe
January 22, 2012
My heart goes out to the Fuchs family. Even though I have known Tom for a very short time, I know he was a wonderful person and will be missed by all. Be assured of my prayers for your family.
Don & Marcia Bunchman
January 22, 2012
Ann and family.....We are so sorry to read of your dad's passing. We remember listening to you tell stories about growing up on the farm with your brothers. I especially remember you talking about your dad teaching you to change your own oil before you went to college. It's all those times and the stories you will tell each other that will keep you smiling. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Teresa (Fromme) Varns
January 22, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this most difficult time. Hold on to your memories. God bless you all.
Art & Jean Spiegel
January 22, 2012
We have lost a good, kind and honorable friend. Rosemary and children, we have known Tom for a relatively short time but those times were precious. Never did we leave his presence without feeling better about everything. We shall never forget his word "If you want to get crops out of the land, you must put something into the land and that goes for life also." What a gentleman! We shall miss him and we are sorry we are away. Art & Jean
Tony Reichart Family
January 22, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 22, 2012
May the precious, loving memories of Mr. Fuchs be held close in your hearts now and always. Our deepest sympathies.
The Keen Family - Johna, Scott, Polly and John
Dick& Jeannette [Bergschneider] Beeler
January 22, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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