Irvin Allen Fuchs

Irvin Allen Fuchs, 80, of Calhan, Colorado, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday March 16, 2026. Irv was born August 9, 1945 in Colorado Springs to Theodore ‘Dude’ Fuchs and Helen (Haycook) Fuchs. Irv was the fourth child and is survived by his loving sister Rita Lenore and brother Jerry Green. He was preceded in death by siblings Theo Chambers and David Fuchs. Irv was a stand out athlete participating in baseball and basketball and he graduated from Calhan High School in 1963. After high school, Irv enlisted in the United States Air Force as a maintainer on the C133 until he was honorably discharged in1967. He was proud to be a Vietnam veteran. When Irv returned to Colorado he was a Deputy El Paso County Sheriff and worked as a surveyor. In the late 1970’s he began working as an excavator and worked for Chiddix Excavation, Meeske Excavation, Lacy Excavation and ProEx until his retirement in 2019. He dug thousands of basements in Colorado Springs and El Paso County.

He knew his wife, Nina (Bevans), in high school and they reconnected in 1981. Irv and Nina were married October 29, 1982, in Colorado Springs and have lived in Calhan since. He took on the role of stepfather to Nina’s daughter, Jacki, and raised her like his own, teaching her valuable life lessons, determination and how to make people laugh.

Irv and Nina were members of Kit Carson Riding Club and Irv team roped for many years. He enjoyed heeling on the back of his favorite horse, Diamond. Irv was also an avid golfer and participated in Men’s and Senior leagues in Limon and Colorado Springs. Some of his best stories were about his tee times and golf trips with great friends. He was also an avid hunter, both large and small game. He hunted in Kansas, the western slope and the eastern plains. Special memories were captured with nephews, grandchildren and his son-in-law Steve. Irv worked countless hours in the fields cutting and bailing hay. He loved “playing in the dirt”. Friends and family alike said Irv was always the life of the party and if he wasn’t teasing and/or picking on someone, something was wrong. He was a big hearted man that loved his family wholeheartedly and will be missed every second of every day.

Irv is survived by his loving wife Nina, daughter Jacki Buffington Reider and her husband Steve Reider. Grandchildren Nick (Haley) Reider, Megan Reider and Graci Reider. Great grandchildren Rhett (5), Bud (3) and Laney (10 months) Reider. Brother Jerry Green (Joan), sister Rita Lenore, sister in-law Carol Fuchs and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Irv is preceded in death by parents Theodore ‘Dude’ Fuchs and Helen (Haycook) Fuchs, sister Theo Chambers, and brother Dave Fuchs. Irv is also preceded in death by Darwin and Donna Harfert, Arnie and Dixie Bevans, Ronald and MaryAnn Bevans, Joe Bevans and Brandon Mitchell.

Celebration of LIfe will be held April 10, 2026, 11:00 AM, Valley Hi Golf Course 610 S Chelton Colorado Springs, CO.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Abode Hospice and Calhan Fire Department.