Service Information
Fay M. Fandrich, age 74, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at her home in Hutchinson.
Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, with interment at a later date in Carrington City Cemetery in Carrington, North Dakota.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel.
Memorials preferred to Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter.
Obituary
Fay Maureen Fandrich was born on February 10, 1950, in New Rockford, North Dakota. She was the daughter of Edward and Margret (Hogan) Fandrich. Fay was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth, both at the Federated Church in Carrington, North Dakota. She received her education in Carrington and was a graduate of the Carrington High School. Fay furthered her education for one year at the North Dakota State School of Science.
Fay was employed at 3M in production in Hutchinson, Minnesota, retiring on December 1, 2007.
Fay enjoyed reading, crafting and genealogy. She volunteered at the McLeod County Animal Shelter and McLeod County Historical Society.
Fay passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at her home in Hutchinson at the age of 74 years. Blessed be her memory.
Fay is survived by her:
Siblings, Janet Enders of Carson City, NV,
Dennis Fandrich and his wife, Anne of Moorhead, MN,
Gail Lange and her husband, Richard of Knob Noster, MO, and
Cletus Fandrich and his wife, Patti of Fergus Falls, MN;
Sister-in-law, Susan Fandrich of Jamestown, ND;
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Fay was preceded in death by her Parents, Edward and Margret Fandrich; Brothers, James Fandrich, Marvin (Kathy) Fandrich; Brother-in-law, Paul Enders.
Mary Guggemos says
Dear friend, you left too soon. Bless you and all your wonderful stories, volunteer work, compassionate care of the four legged persuasion. I’ll miss our chats. Love you, be at peace.
Condolences to all your loved ones.
Fay was a treasure. God bless.
Makensie Paulsen says
I knew Fay from Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter. I volunteered and worked at the animal shelter for many years. She taught me a LOT about cats. She was amazing with them! She also had a good sense of people while volunteering as an Adoption Counselor. She fostered more cats than I can remember.
We also shared the same birthday. So, I will be remembering her on that day for years to come.
Carrie Mullen says
I have known Fay, since I have been a little girl. She was always such a sweetheart of a lady. Fay will be deeply missed.
Doris Lamprecht says
I remember Fay from before the Shelter became the Shelter,always ready to share the love she had for her kitty’s and human friends alike.She was a big force in creating a safe heaven for all the animals in her care,I will miss you my friend.
Liz Schwarze says
I enjoyed my time with Faye when she volunteered at the McLeod County Museum. She shared her love of cats with me along with her early years growing up in North Dakota.
Sam Emigh says
I’ll miss you, my friend.
Lynnda Chatfield says
I knew Faye from working with her at 3M. She trained me on the machine I was going to be running and was so patient with me. She also had me come to the animal shelter to adopt my Ragdoll cat. She will be sadly missed.
Jimmie Thomas says
I didn’t know you to well, but I remember you from volunteering at HMAS.