Fay M. Fandrich, age 74, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at her home in Hutchinson. Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, with interment on Friday, June 7, 2024 at the Carrington Cemetery in Carrington, North Dakota. Memorials preferred to Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter.

Fay Maureen Fandrich was born on February 10, 1950, in New Rockford, North Dakota. She was the daughter of Edward and Margret (Hogan) Fandrich. Fay was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth, both at the Federated Church in Carrington, North Dakota. She received her education in Carrington and was a graduate of the Carrington High School. Fay furthered her education for one year at the North Dakota State School of Science.

Fay was employed at 3M in production in Hutchinson, Minnesota, retiring on December 1, 2007.

Fay enjoyed reading, crafting and genealogy. She volunteered at the McLeod County Animal Shelter and McLeod County Historical Society.

Fay is survived by her: Siblings, Janet Enders of Carson City, NV, Dennis Fandrich and his wife, Anne of Moorhead, MN, Gail Lange and her husband, Richard of Knob Noster, MO, and Cletus Fandrich and his wife, Patti of Fergus Falls, MN; Sister-in-law, Susan Fandrich of Jamestown, ND; Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Fay was preceded in death by her Parents, Edward and Margret Fandrich; Brothers, James Fandrich, Marvin (Kathy) Fandrich; Brother-in-law, Paul Enders.