Maurice Faehnrich, 85
Maurice Alec Faehnrich, 85, died Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at St. Cloud Hospital.
Maurice Alec Faehnrich, 85, died Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at St. Cloud Hospital.
Maurice was born September 1, 1926 near Nelson, the son of Louis and Ruth (Sargeant) Faehnrich. He was the last of 12 children to be born to this family. He attended country school and helped his dad on the farm. Morrie enlisted into the United States Army and served overseas in the Philippines and Korea from 1945 to 1947.
Morrie worked as the deputy county auditor and later as the building inspector for Douglas County. Morrie’s passion was the Lions Club International. He worked as the Extension Representative for District 5M, which included Minnesota, Manitoba, and Northwest Ontario, and some in Wisconsin for more than 13 years. During his involvement in the Lions he started more than 500 clubs. He held many positions and volunteered many hours of his time to the Golden Brothers and the Forada Lions Club. He was awarded the Melvin Jones Award, the Hall of Fame Award, and many other awards for his dedication and service to Lions.
Morrie enjoyed carpentry and built his home on Lake L’Homme Dieu, where he enjoyed relaxing on the deck. He also built beautiful furniture for his grandchildren over the years. Morrie enjoyed cooking and grilling. He always worked hard and thought of others first before his own needs. He was a kind, compassionate and patient man who never complained. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Shirley Faehnrich of Alexandria; daughters, Beata Kaye (Gary) Erickson of Willmar and Barb Faehnrich of Alexandria; grandchildren, Allen Erickson of St. Cloud, Jessica Butler of Alexandria, Bryan (Jeni) Erickson, Ben Johnson of Alexandria, and Joe Johnson of Alexandria; great-granddaughters, Kylee and Eliana Erickson of St. Cloud; sisters, Iris Faehnrich of Alexandria, Alice Hanson of Henning, and Doris Haag of Leader.
He was preceded in death by his parents; great-grandson, Brody Butler; brothers, Richard, Louis Malcolm, and Guy William; sisters, Dulce Lommen, Pauline Schutz, Charmaine Westad, Mavis Mullen and Sylvia Sveback.
A memorial service was held on Monday, October 10 at Shalom Lutheran Church in Alexandria with the Rev. Grant Aaseng officiating. Virginia Hegre played the organ and the Rev. Grant Aaseng was the soloist. Interment was at Elmo Lutheran Cemetery near Parkers Prairie. Honorary pall bearers were Allen Erickson, Jessica Butler, Bryan Erickson, Ben Johnson and Joe Johnson.
Arrangements are with Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria; www.andersonfuneral.net.
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