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Lawrence Fuchs

Birth	:	7 Feb 1927 Nebraska, USA
Death	:	24 Dec 2017 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Belden Cemetery, Belden, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4104100, -97.1992200
Description	:	aged 90 yrs BELDEN — Services for Lawrence Fuchs, 90, of Belden will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, at the Union Presbyterian Church in Belden. Burial will be in the Belden Cemetery with military rites provided by the Alderson Unit American Legion Post #149 of Belden, U.S. Navy Honor Guard and American Legion Riders. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Johnson Funeral Home in Randolph is in charge of arrangements. He died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. 1927-2017 Lawrence Richard Fuchs... Read More	aged 90 yrs BELDEN — Services for Lawrence Fuchs, 90, of Belden will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, at the Union Presbyterian Church in Belden. Burial will be in the Belden Cemetery with military rites provided by the Alderson Unit American Legion Post #149 of Belden, U.S. Navy Honor Guard and American Legion Riders. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Johnson Funeral Home in Randolph is in charge of arrangements. He died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. 1927-2017 Lawrence Richard Fuchs was born Feb. 7, 1927, on a Stanton County farm in Nebraska. He was born to parents John Benedict Fuchs and Clara Bisping who had emigrated from Germany and made a living farming and raising livestock. German was spoken in the home growing up and Lawrence's speech was dotted with the words he remembered. He was the youngest of the 13 children and grew up with some of his nephews and nieces, his eldest sister being 25 years older than him. Born into a large family and raised during the Depression years, he knew about hard work, family, faith and helping your neighbor — values he carried with him his whole life. Working and playing in the outdoors as a child shaped his love and knowledge of nature which he also nurtured his entire life. After graduating from Stanton High School, he enlisted in the Navy and served on the Battleship Mississippi in WWII. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he met Julia E. Bell, also a student. They were wed on June 14, 1953, in Chester after both had graduated. In his early career, he worked for Farmers Home Administration while they lived in Hartington. Later, they bought a home and farm land in Belden where he was cashier and then vice president of the First National Bank of Belden for 39 years, part of which he served as director. Belden is where he and Julie raised their five children, Philip, Roger, Ted, Dave and Patty. Lawrence enjoyed sharing his outdoor knowledge and skills in many ways. Raising his boys, he was the Scoutmaster of Troop 163 for 16 years, enjoying many camping trips, fishing, hunting and archery with them. All four boys earned their Eagle Scout and he received the Boy Scout's highest honor, The Silver Beaver Award, for his years of service. Lawrence was also a member of BAN (Bluebirds Across Nebraska). He had an active trail of 50 boxes, and in recent years enjoyed the kids and grandkids taking him to check his boxes. He served as the county coordinator for Cedar and Dixon Counties. He set up trails in Niobrara State Park, Ponca State Park and Chadron State Park. He was honored as Bluebirder of the year in 1993. Another love of nature led to his involvement with the Northeast Arboretum. He received the Volunteer of the Year Award from the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. He was a past president and an active member since its start in 1989; teaching tree grafting workshops for several years and helping with flower beds (planting and weeding) at the University of Nebraska Haskell Center, which is the home of the Northeast Arboretum. He loved planting and nurturing the nut trees, orchards, vegetable and flower gardens on his own property and around Belden. Planting and operating a Christmas Tree Farm in Belden was another extension of his nature knowledge and became a family venture for many years. Serving his community was accomplished in many areas of his life. He served on the Belden Cemetery Board for 40 years as secretary/treasurer. He was active in the Masons and the Legion. Keeping the Belden Library open and accessible was one of his priorities. He opened it every Saturday morning, planted trees and flowers and tended them as well, doing general maintenance for the building. He made many friendships during his years volunteering for the Belden Fire Department. He was secretary/treasurer of rural fire district and he served as fire chief for 23 years, retiring at age 69. Through his work in the Belden Community Club, he organized a fund drive to display the old Belden fire bell. He was also a member of Lueshen Birders in Norfolk. They were active members of the Union Presbyterian Church of Belden. He was church treasurer for 20 years until his loss of sight caused him to retire. As his vision and mobility decreased he was able to stay in his own home due to the loving devotion of his wife, Julie, having celebrated 64 years of marriage. He kept the family laughing with his nutty sense of humor and by striking up a conversation with anyone he met. Those left to cherish his memories and celebrate his life are his wife of 64 years, Julia Bell Fuchs; his children, Phil (Marsha) Fuchs of Ainsworth, Ted (Shelly) Fuchs of Ellis, Kan., David (Pam) Fuchs of St. Louis, Mo., Patricia (Rich) Schulte of Belden; daughter-in-law Terri Fuchs of Elkhorn; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. After 90 years of loving his family and serving his community, he passed away on Dec. 24, 2017, at the Clarkson Tower in Omaha. He was preceded in death by his son, Roger; his siblings, Barbara Bristol, Katherine Tutin, Louise Hansen, Helen Werkmeister, John Henry Fuchs, Hattie Brauer, Margaret Meyer, Esther Barjenbruch, Carl Alexander (Alex) Fuchs, Dorothy Burtwistle, Betty Raabe and Warren Fuchs. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Lawrence Fuchs Memorial Fund. Organist for the service will be Becky Fritz with soloist/guitarist Shelly Bell with "Morning Has Broken" and "Amazing Grace." Congregational singing will be "How Great Thou Art," "This Is My Father's World" and special music "Oh Tannenbaum." Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers are Lawrence's grandchildren, Dustin Fuchs, Tony Day, Joshua Fuchs, Chris Fuchs, Derric Fuchs, Trista Hughes, Gideon Fuchs, Logan Fuchs, Ian Fuchs, Katelin Fuchs, Garrett Fuchs, Julianna Schulte, Christina Schulte, Rachael Schulte, Dale Schulte and Daniel Schulte. Lawrence's surname is pronounced FEWks. He worked for many years in the Belden Bank. He had a keen interest in nature, hunting, and agriculture. Contributor: Nebord (4886444) •

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Where is Lawrence Fuchs's memorial?
Lawrence Fuchs's memorial is located at: Belden Cemetery, Belden, Cedar County, USA.
When did Lawrence Fuchs death?
Lawrence Fuchs death on 24 Dec 2017 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Lawrence Fuchs's memorial?
Latitude: 42.4104100
Longitude: -97.1992200

Family Members:

Parent

John Benedict Fuchs

(1874 - 1973)

Clara H. Bisping Fuchs

(1882 - 1972)

Siblings

Barbara Ann Fuchs Bristol

(1902 - 1983)

Katherine C. Fuchs Tutin

(1904 - 2001)

Louise Henrietta Fuchs Hansen

(1905 - 1994)

Helen Kunigunta Fuchs Werkmeister

(1907 - 2007)

Margaret G. Fuchs Meyer

(1913 - 2004)

Dorothy Bertha Fuchs Burtwistle

(1920 - 2002)

Betty Jean Fuchs Raabe

(1922 - 1955)

Children

Roger Alan Fuchs

(1957 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Belden Cemetery
Belden, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4104100, -97.1992200

2. Laurel Cemetery
Laurel, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4227982, -97.1046982

3. Saint Michael Cemetery
Coleridge, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5022011, -97.2052994

4. Coleridge Cemetery
Coleridge, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5030600, -97.2100180

5. Norris Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5010986, -97.1333008

6. Saint Frances Cemetery
Randolph, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3946991, -97.3482971

7. Randolph Cemetery
Randolph, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3873900, -97.3501700

8. Lawn Ridge Cemetery
Coleridge, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5266991, -97.1772003

9. Elmwood Cemetery
Carroll, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2719002, -97.1928024

10. Saint Annes Cemetery
Dixon, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4164009, -96.9792023

11. Concord Cemetery
Concord, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3941994, -96.9800034

12. Bethany Presbyterian Cemetery
Carroll, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2562600, -97.2710300

13. Olive Grove Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5264015, -97.4167023

14. Magnet Cemetery
Magnet, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4644012, -97.4655991

15. Saint Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery
Concord, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3945200, -96.9236100

16. Rose Hill Cemetery
McLean, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3518982, -97.4666977

17. Saint Michaels Cemetery
Hartington, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6119003, -97.2699966

18. Evangelical Lutheran Immanuel Cemetery
Wakefield, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2931500, -96.9629200

19. Greenwood Cemetery
Wayne, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2372017, -97.0258026

20. Hartington Cemetery
Hartington, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6335983, -97.2628021

21. Theophilus Cemetery
Winside, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1929500, -97.0959000

22. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Allen, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4680800, -96.8894300

23. Pleasant View Cemetery
Winside, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1713982, -97.1917038

24. Tara Hill Cemetery
Newcastle, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5911600, -96.9827000