Charles Fuhrman

Charles “Chuck” L. Fuhrman, age 72 a resident of Pierz, MN, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at his residence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, April 11 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pierz, MN with Father Gerald Dalseth officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s parish cemetery in Pierz. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 PM Thursday, April 10th at the Shelley-Virnig Funeral Chapel in Pierz, and from 9 -10 AM Friday also at funeral chapel. Christian Mothers Rosary at 4:30 PM, Parish Prayers at 7 PM, followed by Knights of Columbus Office Of The Dead at 7:45 PM all on Thursday at the funeral chapel. Military Honors will be conducted by the Pierz American Legion Post #341. Charles Louis “Chuck” Fuhrman was born on July 31, 1935 in Pierz, MN to the late Otto and Anna (Preiner) Fuhrman. He graduated from Father Pierz Memorial High School in 1953. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict, and received an honorable discharge. Chuck was united in marriage to Joelle Storkamp on September 27, 1958 at St. Joseph’s Church in Pierz. He worked eight years as a baker at Sanitary Bakery in Little Falls, MN. In 1966, he purchased his own business. He owned Chuck’s TV in Pierz, which he operated for over 40 years. Chuck was also a long time school bus driver for ISD 484. The couple raised five children of their own, and Joelle’s three youngest siblings, after the death of her mother in 1968. Chuck was a member of the Pierz Fire Department for 28 years, and served as Chief for four years. He was also a charter member for St. Joseph’s Church Adult Choir, a member of the Knights of Columbus, Pierz Commercial Club, American Legion, and the Pierz Lions. Chuck enjoyed golfing, traveling and spending time with his family. Chuck is survived by his wife, Joelle Fuhrman; sons, Dale (Connie) Fuhrman of Sullivan Lake, MN, Greg (Betsy) Fuhrman of Pierz, MN, Mark (Debbie) Fuhrman of Pierz, MN, Jeff (DeAnna) Fuhrman of Pierz, MN and daughter Mary (Morris) Young of Pierz, MN; Joelle’s three youngest siblings, Chuck (Karla) Storkamp of Pierz, MN, Jackie (Tom) Preimesberger of Pierz, MN, Paula (Dean) Welle of Little Falls, MN; 21 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Joe; and sisters, Dorine, Beatrice, Edith, Lila, Eleanor, Lois. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ervin; and sisters, Bernadine and Teresa. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Pierz Fire Department. Active Pallbearers will be Dale Fuhrman, Mary Young, Greg Fuhrman, Mark Fuhrman, Jeff Fuhrman, Chuck Storkamp, Jackie Preimesberger and Paula Welle. In Lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society Funeral arrangements are with the Shelley-Virnig Funeral Chapel in Pierz.(320)468-6453 www.shelleyfuneralchapels.com

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Charles Fuhrman

July 31, 1935 - April 8, 2008