Edward Fluegel

Ed Fluegel was born in Alexandria on May 25, 1949. He attended Lincoln and St.
Mary’s grade schools, and Central Jr. High. He graduated from Jefferson High
School in 1967 and attended Moorhead State University where he received his
Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1971.
After graduating from college Ed completed post-graduate work in Ohio and then
returned to Minnesota and entered the world of restaurant and food service. He
worked at the Holiday Inn, Arrowwood, and Old Broadway. He managed the
American Legion supper club, and spent many years as the head of food service
for the Alexandria Golf Club.
Ed was an amateur athletic sports fan. He had a passion for Gopher athletics and
was a well-known contributor to the ‘Gopher Hole’ blog entering 15,000 posts.
He was highly regarded in the world of Minnesota Gopher sports. Ed was also an
avid NCAA tournament bracket participant.
Preceded in death by his parents and his sister Mary, Ed is survived by his sister
Barbara and his many friends.
Ed will be laid to rest on June 28, 2018 at St. Mary’s Cemetery at 10:00 am.
There will be a celebration of life at the Alexandria Golf Club on Friday June 29,
2018 from 3 to 5.