Curt W. Fuhs

Curt W. Fuhs obituary, Fort Wayne, IN

Curt W. Fuhs

Curt Fuhs Obituary

Published by D. O. McComb and Sons - Lakeside Park on Aug. 27, 2012.
Curt W. Fuhs, 81, died peacefully at St. Anne Home on Monday, August 27, 2012. Born in Fort Wayne, on December 27, 1930, Curt served in the US Marine Corp. He worked as a buyer at Magnavox (where he sang as a baritone in the company chorus), then as a manager of Hobson Road Laundry, and he retired as owner of Mr. Curt's Lawn Service. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church for most of his life. A lifelong bachelor, he lived simply, saving most of what he earned to create a substantial charitable trust. Surviving are his nieces, Carol Keller, Michelle Gladieux, and nephew, Mark Gladieux. Curt was preceded in death by parents John and Marie Fuhs,sisters, Rosemary Gladieux, Dorothy Lohrbach, and brother, Johnny Fuhs. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am, Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with calling one hour prior, Msgr John Suelzer officiating. Calling at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue Monday, September 03, 2012 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Matthew 25 or Fort Wayne Rescue Mission. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.

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Jillann Barnes

September 2, 2012

All my condolances to your family. It was a pleasure to have had the chance to get to know you.

Michael/Cathy Romary/Albrecht

September 2, 2012

Curt, you befriended our Aunt Sophie and saved her life on one occasion. Forever then after you were and are loved by those who loved Aunt Sophie. God bless amd keep you in care.

mpr/caa

September 2, 2012

Dear O.f-will miss you and the stories
we've heard from the past. Be at peace.
Keep them laughing in heaven. bks

Michelle Gladieux

September 2, 2012

Uncle Curt - miss you so much!
You were one of a kind.
You really knew how to appreciate the little things that make life worth living. We miss you already. XOXOX Shelly

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