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Evelyn M. Fuhrer (1931 - 2018)

FUHRER, BROCKWAY, KNEEDY, BAKERINK, ELKIN, PIERSON

Posted By: Pam Wagler (email)
Date: 4/5/2018 at 07:24:20

The HawkEye
Burlington, Iowa
April 4, 2018

Evelyn M. Fuhrer

Evelyn M. Fuhrer, 86, of Burlington died at 8:22 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2018 at GRMC Emergency Department.

Born October 16, 1931 in Kingston, IA, she was the daughter of Everett Burr and Dorothy (Kneedy) Brockway. She married Arnold William “Bill” Fuhrer August 10, 1952 at Kingston United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on December 13, 2015.

Evelyn worked as an accountant for Brayton Chemicals and retired from Wilbur Ellis. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.

She enjoyed camping and spending time on the river with family. She was a member of the Burlington Women’s Bowling Hall of Fame.

Survivors include two sons, William M. (Patt) Fuhrer and Kelvin L. (Ann) Fuhrer, both of Burlington; one daughter Vicki L. (Rodney) Pierson of Mediapolis, IA; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Lila Bakerink of Mediapolis, Karen Elkin of Wapello; one brother Keith Brockway of Burlington; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and one sister.

A private family graveside service will be held in Greenwood Cemetery. Rev. Melisa Bracht-Wagner will officiate. There will be no visitation.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Hope Haven.

Memorials may be sent to Lunning Chapel, 2620 Mt. Pleasant Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601.

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