Marion Fuchs

Marion Fuchs, 95, of La Crosse, passed away on November 20, 2020 at Riverside Transitional Care. She was born in La Crosse on May 19, 1925 to Joseph and Anna (North) Davis. Marion graduated from Central High School and worked as a secretary and receptionist for Dr Dean Smith, an ENT Specialist prior to her marriage to Adrian E. Fuchs on October 1, 1955.

Marion was a lifetime member of Christ Episcopal Church. She sang in the choir for many years, belonged to the Episcopal Church Women’s (St. Margaret’s) Group and helped with various fund-raising projects. She was a member of Gundersen Health System Partners and had been a tele-care volunteer.

Marion enjoyed gardening, having been a charter member of Hill and Valley Garden Club. She was an avid reader and enjoyed fishing, camping and summers at Balsam Lake with her family.

She is survived by a daughter, Pamela Gehrig of La Crosse, a son Michael (Sarah) of Tampa, Florida, four grand-children – Sarah Gehrig of Atlanta, GA, Griffin Fuchs of Atlanta, GA, Jackson Fuchs of Dallas, TX and Shelby Fuchs of Williamsburg, VA. She is also survived by many caring and loving nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Marion was preceded in death by her husband, Adrian in 2004, a brother, George Davis and an infant brother Leo, five sisters, Elizabeth Soller, Edna Jenks, Millie Grosch, Edith Asp and Joan Davis, son-in-law Donald Gehrig, sister and brother in law Mary Claire and Tom Fuchs (and several nieces and nephews).

Whether you called her mom, grandma, auntie or Marion, she was a kind, compassionate soul who brought a smile to your face and a sense of calm in the toughest situations. Heaven has added an angel this week.

A sincere note of gratitude to Dr. David Momont and the staff at Riverside Transitional Care for their compassion during this pandemic.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, May 24, 2021 at Christ Episcopal Church, 111 9th Street North, La Crosse. Burial will follow in Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be directed to Gundersen Health System, St. Clare Health Mission or Christ Episcopal Church.