Bernard "Ben" Fabeck

Bernard John Fabeck was born on January 3, 1942 to Myrtle and Benard Fabeck in St. Paul, MN. On October 20, 1962, he was united in marriage to Rita Chavez. Together they raised four children, Kim, Karyn, Kris, and Joe. Ben was a devoted teamster, who loved driving for ABF for 30 years. He loved duck hunting, golfing and fishing. He passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on Sunday, July 21, 2024 while surrounded by his loving family after a short battle with dementia. 

Preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Rita; children, Kim (Mark) Lancman, Kris (Jim) Parlee, Karyn (Mark) Wincentsen, and Joe; grandchildren, Jake, Katrina, Jaden, Drew, Jayme, Mike, Amber, and Megan; and great-grandchildren, Addison, Nixon, and Cora; and four sisters.

We will miss him!

Memorial Service 12 PM with visitation beginning at 10 AM, Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016. 

Memorials preferred to Dementia Society of America (https://www.dementiasociety.org/donate)