It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely and sudden passing of Lewiston Firefighter Jeffery Fortsch. 
Jeff joined the Lewiston Fire Department in January of 1994.
Firefighter Fortsch served the community with distinction and displayed exemplary service to the citizens of the Lewiston area during his 24 year career. We are extremely grateful for his service and dedication, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Visitation
Date: Monday, July 23, 4-8 p.m.
Location: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 180 S. Fremont St., Lewiston, MN 55952
Uniform: Class A or B requested
Mourning bands: Lewiston Fire Department Personnel Only
Funeral
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 11 a.m.
Location: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 180 S. Fremont St., Lewiston, MN 55952
Uniform: Class A or B requested
Mourning bands: Lewiston Fire Department personnel only
Committal service
Date: Tuesday, July 24
Time: Immediately following the service
Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 22577 County Rd. 25, Lewiston, MN 55952
Processional: St. Rose of Lima heading north on Fremont Street and passing the Lewiston Fire Station, east on Hwy. 14 and then north on County Road 25 to the SILO Cemetery
More information
All Minnesota firefighters are invited to support firefighter Fortsch’s family and celebrate his life. There will be seating available for visiting firefighters at the church. Following the service there will be a processional to the burial site. We are able to accommodate department apparatus.