Arnold Carl Fuchs

Arnie was born April 25, 1940 to Anthony and Rosa (Lauby) Fuchs in Nezperce, Idaho, the third of six children. His surviving siblings include John Fuchs, Paul Fuchs, Ernie Fuchs and Marietta Wright. His brother Dave Fuchs passed away earlier this year. He graduated from Nezperce High School in 1958, and from St Martin’s University in 1962 where he played basketball and ran track. He earned his MBA from Washington State University in 1964 where he started his career as a CPA at the firm of Peat Marwick Mitchell & Company in Portland. He eventually transitioned to industry and later acquired Harris Thermal Transfer Products which he successfully owned and managed up until his death. He married the love of his life, Shirley (Seubert) Fuchs on August 29th, 1964 and shared 58 wonderful years with her. They moved to Portland at the start of their marriage and began their family. Arnie is survived by his loving wife, Shirley and his four children and their spouses--Paula (Fuchs) and Rick Snook, Greg Fuchs, Don and Nadine (Helou) Fuchs, Pat and Lara (Peterson) Fuchs and 10 grandchildren—Tyler Snook, Katelyn Snook, Averi Fuchs, Daniel Fuchs, Lauren Snook, Ella Fuchs, Natalie Fuchs, Olivia Fuchs, Gavin Fuchs and Karly Snook.

Arnie was a devoted husband, father, friend, employer and disciple of Christ. He loved his family, friends, employees and community and devoted his life to serving God. His positivity, friendly smile and tireless service to those around him will be dearly missed. God bless you, Arnie.