Marie F. Fuhrman, age 101, of Tigerton passed away Sunday, November 24th at Shawano Place Senior Living.
The former Marie Florence Herrmann was born on November 21, 1918 in the Town of Bartelme, Shawano County, to the late Christ and Mabel (Sieber) Herrmann. She was united in marriage on December 25, 1938 to Vernon H. Fuhrman at Peace Lutheran parsonage in Tilleda. For many years the couple dairy farmed in the Town of Morris and retired in the mid 1970’s. Her husband preceded her in death on April 5, 2007.
Marie is a former member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Bowler, where she was active with the Ladies Aid. Currently she is a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Tilleda. Marie’s interests included working in her vegetable or flower garden; and canning lots of the produce that she grew. She was an excellent baker, especially breads; and her rye bread was very popular. Marie loved animals, feeding and watching the birds. She planned and enjoyed making special toys and treats for her family. She liked reading the newspaper and church bulletins to keep up on current events. More recently, she loved corresponding with relatives and friends with cards and letters.
Survivors include three children, Carolee Orth of Shawano, Rosalee Fuhrman of Shawano, and Robert (Reva) Fuhrman of Gresham. There are 5 grandchildren: Theresa Orth, Kenneth (Terri) Fuhrman, Diana Paltz, Joana (Kevin) Cross, and Stefan (Kel) Fuhrman; and 2 step grandchildren, Wendy and Wendel. There are 5 great grandchildren: Kelcie Fuhrman, Kolton Fuhrman, Kate Paltz, Lauren Cross, and William “Will” Cross. She is further survived by a sister-in-law, Mary Jo Fuhrman of Mountain; and many other relatives and friends.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband Vernon, a son Vernon William Fuhrman, a great grandson Jack Kenneth Paltz, and a brother Ralph Hermann.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 29th at 11:00 AM at Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton. Pastor Lois Graper will officiate and burial will follow at Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Tilleda. Visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a charity of your own choice.
Our family wishes to thank all the nurses and staff at Homme Home, Heartland Hospice, and Shawano Place for all love shown and care provided to Mom over the years.
