John Fusselman

JOHN (BILL) FUSSELMAN

1927-2016

John (Bill) Fusselman, 88 of Syracuse passed away at home surrounded by family on January 19, 2016, he was born January 26, 1927.

John worked as a licensed embalmer and funeral director for various funeral homes around the area. In 1953 John opened the Fusselman Funeral Home in Louisville. In 1964 John along with his business partner Milo Perry purchased Sattler Funeral Home in Plattsmouth, NE. In 1968 he purchased Tonsing Funeral Home in Syracuse, and operated the Fusselman-Perry Funeral Home in Louisville, Syracuse and Plattsmouth. After his retirement, he remained active with the Funeral Homes until the time of his death. John was a licensed funeral director for 60 years.

John enjoyed working outdoors. He always had a big garden and flower bed. He enjoyed taking vacations with his family, reading, playing bridge and love of his dogs.

He is survived by his son: Dr. Jon (Susan) Fusselman of Springfield, MO; daughters: Marcy (Randy) Wilcke of Clinton, IA, Alice Perry of Syracuse, Laurie (Dan) Shultz of Omaha, Mary (Rob) Arnold of Lenexa, KS; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters, Faye Hinkhouse, LouAnn Hanson; sister-in-law: Shirley Wacker.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Millie; son-in-law: Bob Perry; brothers: Dean & Gary.

Funeral Services were held Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, Syracuse.

Memorials are suggested to the families choice.

Visitations was Thursday, January 21, from 9 A.M. until 9 P.M. at the Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, 413 Elm, Louisville, NE, and Friday, January 22, from 9 A.M. until 9 P.M. at Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, 644 Park Street, Syracuse, NE, with family greeting friends from 5-7 P.M. at each location.

Condolences to www.fusselmanallenharvey.com

Arrangements by Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse, NE, 402-269-2441