October 13, 1936-April 11, 2021
Alexander Joseph “Alex” Fiecke, age 84, of Winsted passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at The Gardens at Winsted Nursing Home.
He was born on October 13, 1936 in Victor Township, Wright County the son of Anton J. “Tony” and Mary (Horstmann) Fiecke.
On April 26, 1958, Alexander J. Fiecke and Barbara J. Karels were joined in holy marriage at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Winsted. God blessed their marriage with three children.
He was formerly employed as a truck driver/welder/ maintenance man and a hobby farmer.
He enjoyed fishing and was a handyman who could fix anything. Alex was a very good family man who loved his wife, children and grandchildren. He also had a love for all animals.
He was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and belonged to The Knights of Columbus in Silver Lake.
Survived by his loving wife of sixty-two years: Barbara J. Fiecke; children: Gerald D. Fiecke of Garfield, David (Elizabeth Baldridge) Fiecke of Monticello and Cheri (Bill) Knudson of Silver Lake; seven grandchildren: Tara, Travis; Danny, Leah & Wyatt; Keegan and Levi; four great grandchildren; sisters: Sophie, Rosina, Emma, Johanna and Mary; many other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by a grandson Michael Anthony Knudson, his parents and siblings: Elizabeth, Lidwina, Helen, Florian, Norbert, Phillip, Rosemary, Tony, Richard and Isabell.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Alexander Joseph Fiecke will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Winsted. Father Matthew Wiering will be the Celebrant.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 17th one hour prior to Mass at The Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted, MN.
Honorary Urn Bearers will be his grandchildren and great grandchildren.