Robert J. Fuhrman

Robert J. Fuhrman, 91, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Saturday evening, May 18, 2024, at Adams Woodcrest.

He was born on September 9, 1932 in Adams County, Indiana to Francis and Iva (Lett) Fuhrman.

Bob first noticed Jeanette A. Bleeke when he was a senior in high school and she was a freshman. On March 29, 1953, he and Jeanette were married in Adams County, Indiana.

He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

He was a member of St. Mark’s Church in Decatur and the American Legion Post #43.

Bob & Jeanette were the previous owners and operators of Fuhrman Electric from which they retired in 1995, as well as the owners of Fuhrman Excavating where they retired in 2002.

Bob loved going to horse shows with Jeanette and their daughters and Lake George with his grandchildren.  He attended all of his grandchildren’s sporting events and several of his great-grandchildren and was a very dedicated at-home basketball and softball coach. He never met a challenge that couldn’t be conquered or a problem that couldn’t be solved.  The word ‘can’t’ was not allowed! Bob had many self-taught talents including drawing, welding, wood carving, and lego building. Bob engineered many projects in his shop with his dog, Snickers, at his side. Bob loved being surrounded by family and was happiest during these times.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanette A. Fuhrman of Decatur, Indiana; daughter, Vickie (Larry) Rumschlag of Decatur, Indiana; daughter, Julie (Howard “Bub”) Jones of Decatur, Indiana; five grandchildren, Jim (Stephanie) Geimer, Emily Murray, Laura (Fate Harris) Geimer, Tyler (Sarah) Jones, and Sam (Sarah) Jones; seven great-grandchildren, Caleb, Austin, & Caidyn Geimer and Grayson, Elyana, Arya & David Jones; three step-grandchildren; and several step-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Steven R. Fuhrman in infancy; two sisters, Martha Stober and Jan Jackson; and two brothers, Burl and Earl Fuhrman.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2024, at St. Mark’s Church in Decatur with Rev. David Reed officiating.  Burial will follow at Decatur Cemetery with Military Graveside Honors conducted by the American Legion Post 43 Auxiliary.

Family and friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

Memorials in Bob’s name can be given to St. Mark’s Church.

Arrangements are by Zwick and Jahn Funeral Homes of Decatur, Indiana.