Service Information
Allan J. Fuchs, age 65, husband of Shirley, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson.
Memorial Service will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, with interment in the church cemetery.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Allan John Fuchs was born on January 7, 1960, in Faribault, Minnesota. He was the son of Elmer and Alice (Phillops) Fuchs. Allan was baptized as an infant, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth on May 5, 1974, both at Trinity Lutheran Church in Faribault. He was a graduate of the Faribault High School Class of 1978.
On September 12, 1981, Allan was united in marriage to Shirley Esther Treichler at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Mills Township, Minnesota. The marriage was blessed with three children, Jackie, Michael, and Matthew. Allan and Shirley resided in Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 43 years of marriage.
Allan was employed at Hutchinson Leader for 32 years in distribution. More recently, he worked at Legendary Bakery/Apple Valley Foods in Chaska.
Allan was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson and served as an usher.
Allan enjoyed fishing, taking care of the house plants, going on drives, and attending parades with Shirley every summer. He enjoyed watching movies at home. Above all, he cherished spending time with his family and friends.
Allan passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson, at the age of 65 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Allan is survived by his:
Wife, Shirley Fuchs of Hutchinson, MN;
Daughter, Jackie Fuchs of Hutchinson, MN;
Son, Matthew Fuchs of Fort Collins, CO, and his fiancée, April Hernandez;
Brothers, David Fuchs and his wife, Helen of Waukee, IA,
Brian Fuchs and his wife, Michele of Faribault, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Allan is preceded in death by his Parents, Elmer and Alice Fuchs; Son, Michael Fuchs; Sister, Barbara Fuchs.
Stephanie Reierson says
My family and I are so sorry for your loss. Allan was such a kind man. We have loved having him (and you) as our neighbors. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Cyndi Lauer says
Shirley and family, I am so saddened by the sudden passing of Allen. I know he was such a hard worker and loved his family more than anything. He will be greatly missed. May God wrap his arms around you as you navigate life with out your husband/father.
Tammy Sifferath says
Shirley,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. My heart goes out to you and sends you hugs to help you keep the good memories close.
Sincerely,
Tammy Sifferath
Barbara Rasmussen says
So sorry to hear of the passing of Allan. He worked so hard years back at the Leader. Our prayers are with your family!
Troy Kurth says
Sorry to hear Alans passing. I give you my deepest condolences to Fuchs family. May God bless you during this very difficult time. My prayers are with your family.
Kristi Carlson says
So sorry for the loss of your husband Shirley and to your family.
Cindy Karg says
With sincere sympathy to you Shirley and your Family. I wish you comfort during this difficult time.
Cindy Novak Ardolf says
Shirley, so sad to hear of Al’s passing he truly was a very good friend from Hutchinson Leader days, one of our long time Leader family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,
Cindy Novak Ardolf says
Shirley, so sorry to hear of Al’s passing. He was one of our original long time Leader family. I always enjoyed talking/working with him at the Hutchinson Leader. My thoughts and prayers go to you and the kids.
Linda K Treichler says
Deepest sympathy
Sending prayers and hugs to you all. So very sorry for this news . Allan will be greatly missed .
Debi Decker says
Shirley and family,
Deepest condolences on the passing of Alan. He was one of the hardest working people at the Hutch Mall. When I worked late at Regis, I knew that Alan or your brother were in charge of good security as they finished their job list. Alan was so thoughtful and compassionate, as reflected in his family life.
May Gods love surround you as you are on this journey all too soon.
Debi Decker
Nita Totushek says
Shirley and family;
So sorry for your loss. Sympathies to you and your family. Alan was a hard worker, I worked with him at Hutch Leader many years ago putting the Shoppers together.
Dean and Cindy Schlueter says
Shirley and family
We are so sorry to hear of Alan’s passing. May God give you the strength to go through life without your precious Alan. He was a kind, giving and hard working man.
Carolyn Kurth says
My sincerest sympathies go to all of Alan’s Family and Friends. May the peace that passes all understanding be with you in the times to come where so many 1st’s will come to you. God bless and keep you all strong and in faith.
Christine Giersdorf says
Shirley and family,
We are sorry to hear of Allans passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brian & Chris Giersdorf
Denise Kruse says
Shirley and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Alan’s passing. I pray for peace and comfort during these difficult days.
Denise Kruse
Lori Haapala says
Shirley and family,
I am so sorry for this tremendous loss of your husband and father, Allan. Although I have never met him, I know he cared deeply for his family. Take care.
Joel T says
Allen and I only met that night on gurnies. I know he’s with the LORD. My condolences to his family.
Shelley (Hughes) Fleming says
Condolences to the entire Fuchs family. Our families were neighbors for over 25 years. I have what seems like a lifetime of great memories with their grandparents, Alice, Elmer,David, Barb, Allan and Brian. Allan was quiet, funny and a hard worker doing chores, baling hay and anything else that was asked of him. He put many miles on that 10-speed bicycle going between his home and ours. I will cherish those memories, because we were more like family than just neighbors. May he rest in eternal peace.
edward fuchs says
sorry for the lose
Julie Peterson says
Shirley,
I am so sorry for your loss. Allen was so young. You were blessed with many years together, but so hard to say goodbye early.
Arlene Schwarz says
Shirley and family:
My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of Allen. Our journey goes back many many years.
Peace and comfort to you during this difficult time.