Gladys Fuhrman
Gladys I. Fuhrman, age 98 of Elmwood, died Saturday, October 11, 2014 at the Heritage of Elmwood Nursing Home in Elmwood.
Gladys was born on November 16, 1915 and was the daughter of Paul and Emma (Moritz) Fuhrman. She grew up in Elmwood, attended the Hall rural school and was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in the Town of Eau Galle, which is the present day site of the cemetery. Gladys taught for several years in a one room school in rural Elmwood. She also worked as a dispatcher for WW Dray in Menomonie and Chippewa Valley Motorfreight in Eau Claire.
Gladys was an active member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. She loved to travel across the country and take pictures. She also loved to cook and do her needle work and crocheting. Gladys was the favorite aunt of all of the nieces and nephews.
Gladys is survived by her brother; Marvin (Jean) Fuhrman of Chisago City, MN, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, four sisters; Laura Stringer, Helen Welch, Esther Gifford and Clara Campton and one brother; Walter Fuhrman.
Memorials may be made in Gladys’ name to the Weber Valley Cemetery in care of: Jerry Gasteyer.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Elmwood with Rev. Martin Wegner officiating. Burial will be in the Weber Valley Cemetery in the Town of Eau Galle, rural Elmwood. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.
Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Elmwood, is serving the family.