Robert “Lee” Walter Fuhrman Sr., 80
Robert “Lee” Walter Fuhrman Sr., age 80, of Boone Township, passed away at 2:34 p.m., Wednesday (September 12, 2012) at the Northwood Retirement Center in Jasper.
He was born on January 19, 1932 in Boone Township, Indiana to Otto and Irene (Wening) Fuhrman.
He was a lifetime farmer.
He was a charter member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Jasper.
He enjoyed traveling, farming, gardening, and playing cards and bingo.
Surviving,
Six daughters,
- Deb Fleck, Jasper, IN
- Pam Bolin, Winslow, IN
- Sarah Fuhrman, Jasper, IN
- Julie Fuhrman, Jasper, IN
- Dana Fuhrman, Jasper, IN
Five sons,
- Robert L. Fuhrman Jr., Jasper, IN
- Jeff Fuhrman, Anchorage, AK
- Ryan Fuhrman, Jasper, IN
- Steven Fuhrman, Jasper, IN
- Scott Fuhrman, Jasper, IN
13 Grandchildren
15 Great grandchildren
One brother, Lester Fuhrman
Niece and Caregiver,
Becky Begle, Ft. Wayne, IN
Preceding Robert in death are two brothers, Urban and Hilbert Fuhrman, and one grandson Nathan Fleck.
Funeral services for Robert Fuhrman will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday (September 16, 2012) at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Jasper, with burial to follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery in Haysville, IN. The Rev. Adam Ruschau will officiate.
Friends may call 1:00 until the 4:00 p.m. service time on Sunday (September 16, 2012) at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church or to the family of Robert Fuhrman.
Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.
