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Jeffery Fuehrer Obituary

Fuehrer, Jeffery I.Jeffery I. Fuehrer, 70, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, August 18, 2014 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was born in Phillipsburg, NJ, the son of the late Walter and Gladys (Van Syckle) Fuehrer. He was the loving husband to Mary (Kramer) Fuehrer, they were married for 42 years. Jeff was a graduate of Moravian College and earned his MBA from Lehigh University. He was a Captain in the Air Force having served in the Philippines during the Vietnam War. He worked in the financial department at Sacred Heart Hospital for 10 years and Muhlenberg Hospital for 25 years. He had a passion for public service. He served as the Fire Police Captain for Han-Le-Co Fire Department, he was a non-suppression instructor for the State Fire Academy, volunteered for numerous EMS organizations, and a former board member of the Eastern PA EMS Council. He was a member of the Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church, an avid history buff, and collector of historical memorabilia. Survivors: He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary; his two sons, Kevin and his wife, Peggy and Thomas and his wife, Melissa, all of Bethlehem; his grandchildren, Sara, John, Adam, Meghan and Aaron; and his beloved dogs, Laurel and Talisker. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 22, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 1861 Catasauqua Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Visitation will be Thursday, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Connell Funeral Home, Inc., 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem. Offer condolences online at www.connellfuneral.com Contributions: In memory of Jeffery Fuehrer may be made to the Notre Dame Church, The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042 or St. Peter's UCC, 8142 Valley View Rd., Northampton, PA 18067.

Published by Morning Call on Aug. 20, 2014.
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Dear Mary, Kevin, Tommy and families,
My sincere condolences. I knew Jeff in high school and lost track as I moved away. However I remember him as a friend back then. He lived a great life, proud of him, and I wish your family well

Doug Fleming

August 25, 2014

Mrs. Fuehrer, Kevin and Family~
Thinking of you during this difficult time with sincere sympathy and prayers. Mr. Fuehrer was a kind soul filled with happiness; I'm glad I had the pleasure of meeting him.
Ann Marie Chiesa
Shelly's

August 25, 2014

We offer our condolences to the entire family. We had no idea that Jeffrey had so many talents. We will all miss him, as will his admiring grandchildren. Bob & Diane Esch

August 24, 2014

With my deepest sympathy! May God grant you all his peace and his love and may he give you all the courage and strength to endure this very trying time. Remember the good times and hold them close to your heart they will be like a blanket of love to wrap around you in his absence. May God Bless you all.

June Arnold

August 23, 2014

You will always be in our hearts and let your lights shine down on us from heaven rest easy JEFF

christine hummell

August 22, 2014

Mrs. Fuehrer, Kevin, Tom & families,
Know that others are thinking of you at this difficult time. Mr. F. gave his service to his country, community, and neighbors willingly and generously. He will be missed.
The Guldemans

August 22, 2014

Mary & family, Jeff was my supervisor at Muhlenberg Hospital. I found him to be a kind and fair person who will be missed by many. My condolences. Joanne Roncolato Fidelman

August 22, 2014

May the love of God and the memories in your heart lift you to the heavens for eternal peace and serenity. Thank you for your service to those known & strangers alike. XO

Rita George

August 21, 2014

Mrs. Fuehrer, Kevin, Tom and family, I was truly and deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Fuehrer's passing. My condolences to all. He was a wonderful man. Very committed. I'll never forget Mr.F bringing out the telescope so we could look at the stars and planets. And don't forget the trains!!! He will be greatly missed. Thank you for the memories Mr. Fuehrer. Rest peacefully.

Michele Heckenberger-Spade

August 21, 2014

Dear Mary,
Although it has been quite some time since I've been in contact with either you or Jeff, I was quite shocked to hear about his passing. Having worked with Jeff for many years at MHC, I do know that he dearly loved his family and spoke of you often. It is so very difficult to lose a family member but, hopefully, you can find comfort in remembering the many happy times you had together. May I express my sincere sympathy to both you and your family at this difficult time.
Sincerely, Betty Yochum

August 21, 2014

I was deeply saddened by the news of Jeff's passing. Jeff and I were first cousins and finally connected again at the funeral of our cousin, Carol. Although we have not been in touch for many years, it was great seeing him again. I will miss him. My condolences to his family.

Floyd Van Syckle

August 21, 2014

My condolences to Jeff's family and friends. I've been able to work with jeff on emergency scenes for the past 14 years and i can honestly say he was one of the best. He was always leading the charge of guys from Hanleco whenever we needed their help. Rest easy, Captain.

Matt Kuhns

August 21, 2014

Peggy, Kevin & kids,
Our condolences to all of you. May your happy memories keep you through this difficult time....
Sincerely,
Betsy & Ed Colon, Noah & Dane

August 20, 2014

Jeff will be greatly missed. He was a warm and caring person.

Tami Brotosky

August 20, 2014

Tom, Misty and Meghan, so sorry to hear this news..prayers coming your way. will continue to pray for the whole family

Judy Kooker

August 20, 2014

To Mary and family, sorry to hear about Jeff. He was a good friend when we worked together in the LVHN finance department. He especially enjoyed talking about his memorabilia and his dogs. Thinking of you.

Jeff Miers

August 20, 2014

Tom and family, I fondly remember Jeff from Catty ambulance. He was always happy and will remembered that way. God Bless.

Donna Smith (Laub)

August 20, 2014

Mrs. Fuehrer, Kevin, Tom and families,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Fuehrer was an incredible man. All that he has done and accomplished, all what he's done for others, always willing to help, truly a selfless soul. I pray you find strength and peace at this saddened time. You guys were great neighbors growing up, I cherish and miss that. God Bless

Mindy Heckenberger Burger

August 20, 2014

Our sincere condolences and prayers go out to Mary and family and the Han-Le-Co Fire Department family. Jeff was a good soul, from running fire company meetings, to standing in the cold, snow and rain at a fire/accident scene to wearing a Santa outfit for the annual drive around Hanover Township. It was a privilege working with and serving the community alongside Jeff and he will be missed.

Joe Samanka and Family

August 20, 2014

Mary and Family. I am sad to hear of Jeff's passing. I enjoyed the many professional and personal interactions I had with Jeff at Muhlenberg. As an EMS Council Board member myself, I had many conversations with Jeff about pre-hospital emergency care. His volunteer service to the community was and ever will be much appreciated. May God bless his soul.

Charlie Fenstermaker

August 20, 2014

dear mary and family ;
Jeff was a great man of what he did in all his fields i remember him teaching me and coaching me through fire police at hanleco and his famous words of keep youre head up and reach for your goals and he always smiled i will miss him for those words and his smile godbless your hole family at the time of his loss and remember his words keep smiling keep your head held high and god will lead you through your loss he will never be forgotten and im sure jeff and ray will be together god bless all the hanleco firefighters and its volenters of hanleco

cindy meitzler-gaffney

August 20, 2014

To the Fuehrer family,

My deepest sympathies to your family. I loved sitting in Jeff's Fire Police classes. I also had the priveledge of working with him on Fire Police calls or assignments while I was a Fire Police Leuitenant in Fountain Hill. He was a great Captain and good friend! May the Lord comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Tiffany McCartney

August 20, 2014

Mary and family-
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you. In sympathy.

August 20, 2014

Dear Mary, and boys. Kay, David, and myself, and the Van Emburg extended family, send you much heartfelt sympathies. Always in our thoughts and hearts. Love, LuAnn

LuAnn Persing

August 20, 2014

Mary, Kevin and Tom - I am so sorry to learn of Jeff's passing. I remember him so fondly from our Muhlenberg Hospital Center days. He will rest in peace and may you soon take comfort from wonderful memories of him. Thinking of you all and keeping you in my thoughts.
Fondly,
Robin Flemming

Robin Flemming

August 20, 2014

Dear Mary & Family, I am sorry to hear of Jeffs' passing. He was my supervisior while I worked in the Business Office at Muhlenberg Hosp. He will be remember for his kindness and fairness to me. It was a pleasure working for him. God Bless you all and may you all find peace in knowing he is not suffering.

Joanne Kratzer

August 20, 2014

Mr. Fuehrer was my supervisor when I worked in the business office at Sacred Heart part time while a student at Central Catholic - such a nice man. I am sorry to read of his passing. As you gather to grieve, to celebrate and remember, know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers as you travel this part of the journey. Blessings, Sylvia

Though the voice is quiet, the spirit echoes still.

Sylvia Mayernik Pituch

August 20, 2014

Dear Mary, Kevin, Tommy and families,

We are so sad and heartbroken. Mary, you and Jeff have been wonderful neighbors and friends to us. Kevin and Tommy. we have such great and fond memories of you growing up with Dana.

You have so much to be proud of and, we hope, in time cherished memories of your husband/father/grandfather will bring you peace, comfort and much joy.

Our most sincere and deepest sympathies.

Harry and Lorraine Taylor

Harry and Lorraine Taylor

August 19, 2014

So sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers especially during this hard time. I remember jef from when I was a young girl when my father first joined Han le co. May you rest in pease Jeff

Anonymous

August 19, 2014

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