Craig Eugene Fuchs, age 60 of Lena, Illinois passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, January 3, 2025 at UW Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. He was born on June 4, 1964 in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Ron and Pat (Buchenau) Fuchs. Craig was a graduate of Lena Winslow High School Class of 1982. He worked at Bay Valley Foods for 23 years.

Craig is survived by his mother Pat Fuchs of Lena; sons- Andrew Fuchs of Lena, Brandon (Veronica) Fuchs of Lena, Adam Fuchs of Pearl City; sister Anita (Mike) Parkinson of Lena; nieces- Lauren (Mitchell) Ganzer of Platteville, Lindsey (Kyler) Calow of Warren, Lana Parkinson of Lena; great nieces- Josefine, Elizabeth and Charlotte Ganzer,  and Chloe Calow;  God children- Christopher Green, Marie Runkle, and Lucas Lawson; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Ron Fuchs; maternal grandparents Melvin and LaVonia Buchenau; paternal grandparents Albert and Mabel Fuchs; Aunt Marcia Lobdell and Uncle Ron Buchenau.

Craig was Le-Win Footballs biggest fan.  He loved spending time with his sons including golfing, fishing, going to races, and tractor pulls. The family would like to extend a thank you to his Bay Valley family for their love and support.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena, Illinois.

A visitation will be held from 3:00-7:00 PM on Friday, January 10, 2025 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena, Illinois.

Reverand Rick Bader will be officiating the services.

Luncheon to follow Funeral Services at St. John's Church.

Interment will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his memory.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com