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Paul Edward
Fuhrer
MT. PULASKI - Paul Edward Fuhrer, age 85, of Mt. Pulaski died at 3:35 A.M., April 1, 2012 at Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski, IL.
Paul was born on July 29, 1926 in Lincoln, IL, the son of Daniel Jacob and Helen Meister Fuhrer. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Emily Schmidt on November 13, 1946. She preceded him in death on January 15, 1998. Paul is survived by one daughter, Linda (Bruce) Dannenberger of Ottawa, IL, and one son, James (Debra) Fuhrer of Mt. Pulaski, IL, three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one brother Dale Fuhrer.
Paul was a retired supervisor from Lehn & Fink. He was a W. W. II Army Veteran, a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Mt. Pulaski, IL. and the American Legion Post #447 of Mt. Pulaski, IL.
Funeral services for Paul will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Mt. Pulaski with Rev. Glenn Fontana officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pulaski Cemetery with full military rites accorded by the American Legion Post #447. Visitation will be from 4-7P.M. on Tuesday April 3, 2012 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Mt. Pulaski, IL. with the Rosary being recited at 3:00 P.M. Memorials may be made to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, American Legion Post #447 or to the Vonderlieth Living Center.
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April 4, 2012
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of Paul. He and "Smitty" were a huge presence in our small town. I was unable to attend the services in person due to prior commitments, but all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. My condolences. Debra Fricke
April 3, 2012
We wish to send our condlences and prayers to Paul's family. He and "Smitty" were so special to us. We are so glad now that we got to see Paul this past summer at the reunion. He is a true Hilltopper. We have many memories of Paul and will always remember how friendly he was .
Joyce and Bill Brady Temple Terrace, Florida
Theresa Eytalis
April 2, 2012
i wish to express my condolences to Linda and Jim and all the rest who will miss Uncle Paul. He was such a great guy who made me feel so welcome to be a part of the family 18 years ago and again everytime I saw him. i am sure he will be missed by so many but we are all better because we knew him.
Chaplain Richard Reuer
April 2, 2012
I wish to extend to you and to members of your family my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the Lord's loving promises comfort you and give you strength as you walk through this difficult time. "Honoring Those Who Served-Ministry" -Chaplain Richard Reuer, 1206 6th St SW, Minot, ND 58701
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