Obituary for Carole Jean Fechner

Carole Jean Fechner, age 78, of Maple Grove, MN, passed away on May 29, 2024 - she will be forever remembered for her compassionate heart and dedicated spirit.

Carole was born on February 15, 1946 to Vernon & Lillian Hartzler. After growing up in Albert Lea, MN, Carole met David Fechner in St. Louis while he was at The Seminary and they were married on August 24, 1968. Dave graduated from seminary in 1971 and Carole followed him as he served in churches in Missouri, Iowa, and South Dakota. During that time, they had 2 children, Joshua and Christa, and adopted Jane and Ben. As the children grew, Carole went back to school for nursing and became an RN in 1986. Over the years, she did mission work in LA and Africa, sharing hope and her nursing skills. Carole and Dave also travelled to Germany, Italy and Alaska.

Preceded in death by her parents.

Survived by her husband, David; children, Jane (Brian) Van Loon, Ben (Wendy) Fechner, Joshua (Jamie) Fechner, and Christa (Marty) Leary; grandchildren, Christian, Alexander, Isabella, Julianna, Naryah, Leila, Jordan, Morgan, Harper, Quinn, Maddie, and Ashton; brothers, Larry, Merlyn, and Kent Hartzler; and many other relatives and friends.

Service 11:30 AM Monday, June 3, 2024, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9141 Co. Rd. 101, Corcoran. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service at church. Internment St. John's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to LCMS Missions.