Jerald Loyd Fuchs 84, formerly of Minot died February 28, 2020 peacefully in his home in Palm Desert, California.

Jerry was born March 7, 1935 in Billings, Montana, the son of Phillip S. and Adeline (Orth) Fuchs.  He was raised in Billings and graduated from Billings Senior High School.   He worked in his parent's roller skating rink, the "Rollarena," built next door to the family home.  After graduation in 1954 he enlisted in the Coast Guard.  He was united in marriage to Delores (Dee) Ingeborg Bruhaug on December 26 of that year.  They were stationed at the New Dungeness Lighthouse near Sequim on Washington's Olympic Peninsula.  After his duty at sea on the Wachusett Coast Guard Cutter he was honorably discharged and they returned home to Billings.

Jerry was hired in Minot North Dakota to manage "Skateland" located in the Parker Auditorium.  After it was destroyed by fire in 1962, he joined the Minot Fire Department and was a firefighter until 1973 when he was appointed City Fire Marshall until his retirement in 1997.  He and his wife Dee, built, owned and operated the Skatium Roller Rink in Minot until 2006.  Jerry and Dee bought a second home in Palm Desert in Sun City where they enjoyed the sun year round.

Jerry enjoyed his lake cabin at Long Lake, spending time with friends, neighbors and grandkids.  He taught his boys to hunt and fish. He loved the game of ice hockey and was active with the Minot Hockey Boosters and he and Dee billeted players from the Minot Americans.  He sang with the Nodachords, was a member of Kiwanis, Sun City Car Club, and enjoyed woodcarving and making decorative canes from Diamond Willow, which he gave out to friends and relatives.  You could often find Jerry working in his garage on a new woodcarving project.

Jerry loved his great grand babies and they loved Papa's warm tummy to sleep on.  He was a great dad, grandpa and beloved Papa!

Jerry is survived by his wife Dee; daughter Jeri Lynn(Rick) Ruppert in Palm Desert,  sons Scott (Janel) Fuchs and Wade Fuchs of Minot ND.  Grandchildren; Jacob (Lauren) Ruppert, Melissa (Michael) Morgida,  Adam Ruppert,  Carson (Casey) Black,  Quinn Fuchs.  Great grandchildren; Landon Crawford, Adelyn Morgida, Layla Ruppert and Anna Black.  He is survived by his  siblings;  James (Frances) Fuchs,  Mearl (Maria) Fuchs, Ralph Fuchs,  Phyllis (Allen)Green and LaMont (Joyce) Fuchs and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son Gregory Loyd Fuchs.

Celebration of Jerry's Life:  1:00 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2020 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Minot.
Public Visitation:  Thursday, June 18, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.