Phillip Edward Fuchs, 59 of Byron passed away peacefully due to multiple health complications at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus on Saturday, August 29, 2020.

Phil was born on October 23, 1960, and was adopted at 3 months old by Audrey and Leo Fuchs. He grew up in Byron and graduated from Byron High School in 1979. Phil was a three-sport athlete at Byron High School. He participated in football, basketball, and baseball and was captain of all three, his senior year. He was proud to hold the current-standing record for 1.83 strike-outs per inning in 1979. Following high school he attended RCTC for two years and graduated from Mankato State University with a Bachelor's degree in education. On June 18, 1983 he married his high school sweetheart, Robyn Sorenson at East St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Together, they raised two sons. He owned and operated the Hiawatha Valley Farm Store, located at Salem Corners, for over 20 years. He loved starting his mornings picking up Otto's Bakery items for his customers at the store, and spending the rest of his work-day with his dog, Carmel. He enjoyed playing cards, Bingo at the Byron Legion, and was a MN sports fan.  Phil continued cheering on the Bears long after his playing-days were over for Byron. He enjoyed watching his boys play sports throughout their childhood. He was active on the Byron School Board and the Byron City Council. He made his opinions well known to all.

He is survived by his wife Robyn of Byron, his sons Neil of Byron, Ross (Paige) of Rochester, his sister-in-laws Rose (Gene) Prell of Chippewa Falls, WI, Bonnie Prigge of Byron, Sharon (Mike) Axtman of Byron, Nancy Stucky of Eyota, brother-in-laws Steve (Sherry) Sorenson of Mantorville, Randy (Gay) Sorenson of Hagar City, WI, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Peggy, and brother-in-laws Steve Stucky and Wayne Prigge.

The Funeral Service for Phil will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 2:00pm at Christ Lutheran Church of Byron with pastor Steve Rheingans officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening, September 2, 2020 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at the Byron Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery. A special thank-you is extended to the many doctors, nurses, family and friends who supported and loved Phil.

Online condolences are welcome at www.byronfuneralhome.com