Ralph Jerome Fuchs

Ralph Jerome Fuchs passed away on March 9, 2023, with his wife by his side in Bremerton, Washington, at the age of 89. Born July 7, 1933, in Geddes, South Dakota to Gustav and Tolena Fuchs (Hansen), he graduated from Bremerton High School in Bremerton, Washington. He married his wife, Betty Theresa Fuchs (Franklin), on August 8, 1964, in Bremerton, Washington. He also attended Olympic Junior College and did a four-year machinist apprenticeship at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. He served in the US Army for 2 years and was a Corporal at the time of his honorable discharge and served in the Korean War in Germany. He worked as an Inside Machinist at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and was a Machinist Planner and Estimator at the time of his retirement. He worked at PSNS for 34 years!

Ralph was a member of the Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, was an avid amateur radio operator (N7ORF) and was a member of the local Ham Radio Club. He also enjoyed working on cars in his spare time in addition to sports, camping and fishing.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Betty Fuchs of Bremerton, Washington, as well as many nieces, nephews, other family members and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Gustav and Tolena Fuchs and his son, Scott Anthony Fuchs as well as his brother Harold Fuchs and sister Donna Reed.

A rosary and mass will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea on March 22, 2023, at 1030am immediately followed by a reception at the church. Followed by a graveside service at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Bremerton, Washington at 130pm.

Donations can be made in Ralph's name to Our Lady Star of the Sea School and/or Church, or a charity of your choice.

Ralph will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Lewis Funeral Chapel in Bremerton, Washington.