Fred Fuchs
Fuchs, Fred J., “Coach,” 98, passed away Jan. 26, 2021. Born in Germany, at age two his family immigrated to St. Louis. At 16, he became a Marianist Brother; taught math 27 years in St. Louis (McBride, DeAndreis, St. Mary’s, Cathedral High, and Vianney).
In 1970 Fred left the religious order and married. He taught 17 years at Parkway Central High where he coached basketball, baseball and football. An avid sports fan, it was either Cardinals or golf. A Hole in One at age 91.
Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret. Fred is survived by six nieces and nephews, their families and many friends. Fred will be buried at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Some people call him Coach but to me he was always brother Fred. Even though I haven’t talked to him since 1953Even though I haven’t talked to him since 1953,, I always thought he was such a great guy and he held a warm place in my heart . I met him when he taught me Latin in my freshman year at St. Mary’s high and I thought of him every time I drove by the street name Fuchs. It makes me happy to know he’s happy in heaven now. With love, from his 85-year-old student, Tom Haegele .
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