Walter E. Fuhr

Walter E. Fuhr was born on May 19, 1917 in Warwood, West Virginia, the son of Ervin and Ruth (nee Heil) Fuhr. Walter attended Linsley Military Academy, US Naval Academy - Annapolis, MD and Iowa State University, graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering. He worked for the Milwaukee Railroad for 42 years, retiring in 1980. Walter continued working with his own consultant business and Hansen Engineering in Chicago until he was 85 years old. He moved to Georgetown, Ohio in 2003. Walter is preceded in death by his first wife, Miriam (nee Baughman) Fuhr and his parents. He is survived by his second wife, Marcia (nee Siers) Fuhr and siblings, Donald Fuhr and June Miller. He is also survived by his children, Suzanne (John) Stoy, Joanne (Ron) Nead, Richard (Elise) Fuhr, Tiffany (Kevin) Roarty, Michael (Lezlie) Fuhr and his six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Walter passed away on August 1, 2010 at the age of 93. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 4360 Glendale-Milford Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Megie Funeral Home caring for the family.