Leonard Kent Fuhrmann

Leonard Kent Fuhrmann, 57, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Monday evening, July 27, 2020, at his residence following an illness of the past 7 months.

He was born on May 20, 1963, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Paul Fuhrmann and the late Adelinda M. (Buuck) Fuhrmann.

Leonard was a lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim and was the church “bodyguard” for the congregation’s auction. For many years, Leonard played softball on the church team and greatly enjoyed the fellowship that it brought.

He was a lifelong Adams County farmer following in his father’s footsteps. In addition he was employed by Esteves DWD in Decatur (formerly known as Decatur Wire Die) along with Heritage Wire Die in Monroeville and Decatur.

Leonard greatly enjoyed attending and participating in demolition derby’s around the area. He also was involved with and competed in the bowling and pool leagues in Decatur.

He is survived by a sister, Delores Maldeney of Monroeville, Indiana; sister, Lois (John) Lane of Greer, South Carolina; sister, Sharon (Mike) Christianer of Decatur, Indiana; brother, Elden (Colleen) Fuhrmann of Monroeville, Indiana; sister-in-law, Colleen Fuhrmann of Hoagland, Indiana; fur buddy, Brody; and several nieces and nephews along with great nieces and nephews .

Leonard is preceded in death by four brothers: Dean, Ronald, Larry, and Lynn Fuhrmann; and two brothers-in-law, Tom Colchin and Mort Maldeney.

Funeral services for Leonard will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim with Pastor Daniel Dahling officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Friedheim.

Family will receive friends from 3-5 & 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2020, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur.

In lieu of flowers Leonard’s family would ask that memorials be given in his memory to Zion Lutheran Church – Friedheim Expansion Fund, the Poe Volunteer Fire Department, Preble Volunteer Fire Department, or the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Ft. Wayne.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes in Decatur, Indiana.