Joseph Leslie Fuchs
March 2, 1949 ~ April 24, 2018
Joseph “Joe” Leslie Fuchs, 69, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on April 24, 2018 at his home with his loving family and faithful dog Ziva by his side. Born on March 2, 1949 in Pensacola, FL he was the son of the late Brenda Ruth Fuchs, and John Frederick Fuchs. Joe was the loving husband of Cornelia “Connie” Fuchs, whom he married on February 14, 1987 in Leonardtown, MD. Joe is survived by his children; Jonathan Fuchs (Karen) of Upperco, Maryland, Michael Fuchs (Irma) of Leonardtown, MD, Jessica Fuchs (Wade) of Franklin, NC, 3 grandchildren; Jonathan, Seth, and Jakob. Along with his brothers Richard Fuchs of Oakland, OR, and Alan Fuchs of Mechanicsville, MD. He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident and graduated from Chopticon High School in 1967.
Joe served in the United States Army from July 12, 1968 to December 21, 1971, While serving in the Army he earned the National Defense Service Medal , Sharpshooter (Rifle M-14); and Expert (Rifle M-16). As well as the United States Navy Reserves. Joe worked as an Engineering Technician for the Department of Defense and Patuxent River, MD, retiring in 2005. He enjoyed; hunting, picking, and junk collecting. His hobby was antique Indian Motorcycle restoration.
The family will receive friends on Monday, April 30, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. Where a Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dan Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Face Catholic Cemetery Great Mills, MD. Pallbearers will be; Jonathan Fuchs, Michael Fuchs, Billy Groome, Ron Washabaugh, David Brown, and Michael Brown. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Jonathan Fuch, Jr. Seth Christian, Jakob Fuch.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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My deepest sympathy on your loss.
Although, my time with you was short. I appreciate the time that I was allotted to get to know you Joseph and Connie Fuchs. Your relationship can only be explained by words such as delicate, unconditional, selfless, admirable, and genuine. It doesn’t time years to see that the two of you are soulmates. And although you may have lost your soulmate, Connie. You have gained a beautiful angel. One who will watch over you, protect you, and shower you with love. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord (2nd Corinthians 5:6-8) and I believe that Joe is watching over you. Wiping your tears and mourning you just as much as you are mourning him. Please take solace in the fact that he no longer has to suffer. I love you my dear friend and you are forever in my prayers. May God give you and your family peace in your time of loss. (Hugs!)
I am sorry for your loss.
Momma Connie, Mike and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Joe will be greatly missed. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please don’t hesitate to call if you need anything.
Love,
Louise, CP, Sam and Carmen
So sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Connie, So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers
So sorry for your loss , my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .
Connie,
As you already know, and as the rest of us are about to find out, the world will be a lesser place without Joe. He was a unique combination of brilliance, direct honesty, hard work ethic, kindness and well timed humor. I wish I had a “redo” on our friendship because I definitely would have spent more time with him. I’m confident that I speak for many of Joe’s classmates, military buddies and friends when I say that we will miss him greatly. Our prayers are with him, you and the Fuchs family. – V/r, Tom
I am truly sorry for your loss. I enjoyed many talks with Joe while he worked at Pax. He will be missed. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Peace be with you all.
Connie and family, Sorry for your loss. Keep all the great memories close to your heart!
So sorry to hear Joe has left us….I will miss picking his brain on his knowledge of antique ‘Indian Motorcycles’. I will miss his dry humor as well as our trips to swap meets together……Wayne Bailey
My prayers & sympathy go with you my children, Jonathan, Michael, Jessica, & my grandchildren Jonathan Jr., Seth, Jakob, & Connie as you suffer the loss of your father, grandfather & husband. May you have peace in your hearts that Joe no longer has to suffer this world & is in a better place. I love you.
Connie,
I just found out about Joe. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you surround yourself with family and friends and remember all the good times that you and Joe had together. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Felicia
Sorry for the lost of another great person. Prayers for the family and friends.
May God bless and keep you all through this time of lost.
MM