LeRoy M Fochs

LeRoy M. Fochs, 73, of Chetek, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born in Pittsville, WI, April 23, 1943, the son of Leo and Marion (Bever) Fochs. He married Darlene A. Girard in Algoma, WI June 17, 1967.

Lee is survived by his wife of 49 years, Darlene, children: Ann (Tom) McKenzie of Black Earth, WI; Margo (Otto) Klock of Waterloo, WI; Karen (Tim) Kullmann of McFarland, WI; Matt (Rachelle Butler) of Madison, WI; Bryan Grewer of Madison, WI, grandchildren: T.J. (Miranda) Klock, Tony Klock, Stevie Klock, Josie McKenzie, Chris Kullmann, Catie Kullmann, 2 great grandchildren:Rosalie and Amelia Klock, siblings: Dolly Fisher, Luella Ottelien, Lawrence (Mary) Fochs, Jeannie (Ken) Heintz; also survived by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, many nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Leon, Lenny and MaryAnn Krajewski; in-laws: Jerome Fisher, Ervin Ottelien, Ruth Fochs, Barb Fochs, Bill Girard, and Mike Durante.

Lee was a loving husband and avid family man. He recently said “I am so proud of my family”. Family, to Lee, went beyond blood alone. He was a foster parent, foreign exchange host parent, mentor, teacher, and coach. Lee loved helping others, was a lifelong volunteer and was generous to a fault. He started numerous youth programs for under-privileged kids. Lee was an enthusiastic outdoorsman. His love for nature ranged from watching “his birds” to gardening, hunting and fishing. He loved to be outside, working in his yard, sitting in a tree stand, or being in his boat, especially when these times included a loved one. Above all, Lee had a firm belief in our LORD. He strived to live his life being a firm Christian. As said by Pastor Cox “He’s a good example of what a Christian gentleman should be in love and service of God and the church.”

The visitation will be Sunday, June 26, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home in Chetek. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home at 4:00 pm. A funeral service for Lee will be at 11:00 am, Monday, June 27, 2016 at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church in Cameron, with Father Gerard Willger officiating. Interment will be held at Saint Boniface Catholic Cemetery on Monday, following the luncheon.

The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Chetek has been entrusted with arrangements.

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