Obituary: Charles ‘Chuck’ W. Fuhrman

Charles W. “Chuck” Fuhrman, age 70, of Reedsburg, died peacefully on Wednesday evening, December 23, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 22, 1950 in Reedsburg, the son of Edgar “Eggs” and Doris (Greenwood) Fuhrman. Chuck was a 1968 graduate of Webb High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines serving during the Vietnam War. On September 18, 1971, he was married to the former Pauline H. Fargen. Chuck worked at Wisconsin Dairies for thirty-three years until his retirement. He enjoyed collecting trains, antiques and coins. He also enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, cooking, baking, coaching little league and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife: Pauline; three children: Tara (Scott) Fuhrman-Schmirler; Trisha (Tom) Gardner and Craig Fuhrman, all of Reedsburg; seven grandchildren: Tanner, Joshua, Jeremiah, Leeland, Jackson, Vanessa and Natalie; two sisters: Donna Hahn, of Loganville and Lynn Peterson, of Reedsburg; one brother: Billy Fuhrman, of Loganville; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother: Larry; and a good friend: Eugene Mihlbauer (E.P.).

Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg with Chaplain Mike Amberg officiating. Military honors followed the service conducted by the Reedsburg Area Veterans Honor Guard. There was a visitation on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the funeral home. Face masks and social distancing will be followed. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Fisher House Wisconsin would be appreciated.

Special thanks to SSM Health at Home Hospice staff, the staff of the Veterans Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital for the care given Chuck and his family.

The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family.