William Gene Fuchs, 87, passed away on August 29, 2020 in Round Rock, TX. He lived in Spicewood for 30 years, and in San Antonio for nearly 30 years prior. Known as Gene, he was born on December 23, 1932 to William Gustav Fuchs and Berta Lee (Hill) Fuchs of Thrall.
Gene graduated from Thrall High School in 1951, then attended Texas Lutheran College (TLU) before joining the Army in 1953, serving two years in the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Doris Marie Lenz, on August 18, 1957 in Taylor. Gene and Doris returned to Seguin to complete his Education degree at TLU. They moved to San Antonio, both serving as educators until Gene retired in 1987. They were blessed with a son and two daughters. Gene’s Christian faith guided him in life, and now in eternity. He loved his family and was quite the entrepreneur, trying many things, like rockhounding and writing, when not fishing, or traveling with Doris and his family.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Doris; son David Fuchs (wife Karla) of Round Rock; daughter Cheryl Fuchs (and Larry Brown) of Anchorage, AK; daughter Robin Muscarella (husband Joe and son Noah) of Orlando, FL; brother Walter Fuchs (wife Judy) of Azle; brother Kenneth Fuchs (wife Linda) of Austin; and other nieces, nephews, in-laws and extended family members.
Visitation will be at Condra Funeral Home Wednesday, Sept. 9, 6-8 p.m., and Thursday, Sept. 10, 9:30-10:30 a.m. followed by a graveside service at Taylor City Cemetery, Thursday, 11 a.m.
A memorial service will be Saturday, Sept. 12, 3 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Taylor. Social distancing/face-mask guidelines will be followed. You can watch online live via www.stpaultaylor.com/events-news/ … just click on the link to the church’s Facebook page (facebook.com/stpaultaylor).
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the following:
• Daughter Robin Muscarella’s ministry with Cru (Gene’s favorite missionary):
www.give.cru.org/0442794 or via www.muscarellas.org site.
• Texas Lutheran University Fuchs Scholarship Fund (set up for Gene’s mom Berta Lee Fuchs):
www.tlu.edu/give-to-tlu (Make a Gift; add note in the Special Instructions to donate to the
Fuchs Scholarship) or call 830-372-8030.
• St. Paul Lutheran Church Memorial Fund (where Gene and Doris were married, and the host of
Gene’s memorial service): Send a check to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 401 West 7th St.,
Taylor, TX 76574 or call 512-352-2327.
If donating to any of the above, please be sure to add a note that your gift is in Memory of William Gene Fuchs.
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