Milton was born in Burton, TX on May 23, 1927 to Robert A. and Martha Fuchs. Milton graduated from Burton High School, Blinn Jr. College and the University of Texas at Austin in 1948. He met his wife Odea Lee Rives in Cat Spring, TX. They married in 1956 and settled in Houston. He worked his entire 38 year career for Humble Oil and Refining, which later became Exxon.
For more than 60 years Milton was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, and he is fondly remembered for his booming bass voice in the church choir. He served with the Men’s group, attended Men’s bible study and helped with the church bar-b-ques, chili cook offs and other fund-raising efforts. He was an active member of Sons of Hermann, Lodge 100, and served as Lodge President for 50 years. He also served as President of Exxon Mobil NW Retirees Club and was an active member of both SPJST Lodge #88 and American Legion Post 560.
Milton strongly believed in giving back to the community. He was always the first to volunteer for projects large and small - from delivering meals to housebound seniors for Meals on Wheels, to driving Citizens on Patrol for the Timbergrove Manor Civic Club, to helping earn grants for a variety of charities through the ExxonMobil Volunteer Program, as well as countless other charitable efforts. He also helped his friends by taking them to doctor appointments, mowing many neighbor’s yards, and was even known to give haircuts. Whatever he could do to help someone in need, he was always ready and willing. Milton served with a generous heart and always put others first. Milton also loved working with his hands and fixing things. He had a knack for figuring out how things were put together.
Forever the life of the party, Milton always had a smile to share. He enjoyed traveling, dancing, bowling, playing cards and dominoes. He was an avid Houston sports fan and cheered on the Astros, Rockets, Texans (Oilers) for many decades, as well as his beloved Texas Longhorns. He was honest, happy, outgoing, with a keen sense of humor and had many, many friends.
Milton spent the last two years of his life at Brookdale The Heights Assisted Living. He enjoyed the activities there, played countless hours of dominoes, and loved to play Bingo. He was named the “Welcome Ambassador” for his ability to quickly make people feel at ease, and he sometimes led the Sit-Er-Cise class. Milton’s legacy was a life well-lived, expressed by his love for others, and as evidenced by the many people who dearly loved him. He will be greatly missed by his family and the countless friends he made throughout the years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 50 years Odea Lee, daughter Lori Lynn, brothers Robert and Franklin and sisters Adeline Landua, Mildred Hart and Hildegard Lewis. He is survived by his sister Louise Jacob, sons Milton Fuchs Jr, Randell (Randy) and wife Kandi, daughter Lisa and husband Peter Brown and 4 grandchildren - Amy and Travis Fuchs, and Jack and Courtney Brown. He also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Zion Lutheran Church (3606 Beauchamp, Houston, TX 77009), Meals on Wheels in your community, or to a charity of your choice.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 19th between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm at Pat H Foley Funeral Home (1200 West 34th Street, Houston, TX 77018). Funeral services will also be held at Pat H. Foley Funeral Home at 10:00 am Saturday, June 20th. Interment to follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery. Face masks will be required upon entry. Anyone who is unable to attend may watch Milton's funeral service by logging onto Facebook, search Pat H. Foley & Company, and see the livestream from our page.
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