Maurice "Morrie" Faehnrich

OBITUARY Maurice Alec Faehnrich was born on September 1, 1926 near Nelson, MN, the son of Louis and Ruth (Sargeant) Faehnrich. He was the last of twelve 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 Philippians, and Korea from 1945-1947. 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 NW Ontario, and some in Wisconsin for over 13 years. During his involvement in the Lions he started over 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 Le 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. Maurice A. Faehnrich died on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at the St. Cloud Hospital at the age of 85 years old. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years Shirley Faehnrich of Alexandria; daughters Beata Kaye (Gary) Erickson of Willmar, MN; Barb Faehnrich of Alexandria; grandchildren Allen Erickson of St. Cloud, MN; Jessica Butler of Alexandria; Bryan (Jeni) Erickson; Ben Johnson of Alexandria; Joe Johnson of Alexandria; great granddaughters Kylee and Eliana Erickson of St. Cloud, MN; sisters Iris Faehnrich of Alexandria; Alice Hanson of Henning, MN; Doris Haag of Leader, MN. He was preceded in death by is 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, 2011 at Shalom Lutheran Church in Alexandria with the Reverend Grant Aaseng officiating. Interment will be in the Elmo Lutheran Cemetery near Parkers Prairie, MN. Virginia Hegre played the organ and Reverend Grant Aaseng was the soloist. Honorary Pall Bearers were Allen Erickson, Jessica Butler, Bryan Erickson, Ben Johnson, and Joe Johnson. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. www.andersonfuneral.net