Esther Fuchs

Esther Fuchs, 87, long-time resident of Jamestown, ND died Monday, January 6, 2014 at Ave Maria Village in Jamestown.

Esther was born August 4, 1926 near Fredonia, in Logan County, ND, the daughter of Edward and Emma (Ketterling) Entzi. She grew up and received her education in that area. She married Edwin Fuchs May 22, 1944 at Ashley, ND. They farmed in the Fredonia area until 1952 when they moved to Jamestown where Edwin was then employed with the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. They were members of St. John's Lutheran Church and she was a member of the Ladies Aid in the early years. She was a housewife and homemaker until 1958 when she was employed at the Jamestown Hospital in the dietary department. She was employed there until 1962. She then went to work at the CutLow Grocery Store in the meat department until 1966. From 1986 until 2001 she cared for children in her home. She enjoyed baking, gardening and crocheting.

Esther is survived by two sons, Jerry (Nancy) Fuchs and Jeff (Linda) Fuchs, both of Jamestown; one daughter, Judy (Douglas) Wohlwend, Fort Wayne, IN; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Alvin (Irene) Entzi, Fredonia; and three sisters, Adeline Fuchs and Edna Weispfenning, both of Fredonia and Etala (Darrel) Ruff, Willmar, MN.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents and one brother, Harold Entzi.