FUCHS DONALD W

WO1 Donald W. Fuchs was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 01/13/2013 at the age of 68.2 from Cancer
Andover, MN
Flight Classes 70-13 and 70-9
Date of Birth 11/02/1944
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 173 ABN in 70-71
Call sign in Vietnam INFERNO 31
This information was provided by Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: Donald W. FUCHS Age 68 Of Andover Passed away peacefully Jan. 10, 2013. Preceded in death by parents Marion and Willard Fuchs. Survived by his wife of 38 years, Cindy (Everhart); children, Chere Tetzloff (Paul) and Randy Fuchs; sisters Carol Jarpe and Arleen Chenvert (Jack); aunt, Gertie Dumont; nieces, nephews, cousins and many wonderful friends. A graduate of the University of Minnesota, he was a helicopter pilot in the army, served in Vietnam, and then began a 31 year career with Weyerhaeuser Company. After retirement he enjoyed his time at his lake home on Big Sandy Lake. Don loved fishing, hunting, woodworking, travelling and spending time with family and friends. A very special thank you to Dr. David King and his compassionate staff at Minnesota Oncology. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday January 13 at Zion Lutheran Church 1601 4th Ave, Anoka, MN. Visitation will take place one hour prior. Memorials preferred to the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota.

Published in Pioneer Press from January 12 to January 13, 2013

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