Fuhrmeister, Paul

Paul Fuhrmeister, 93, of Solon, formerly of Iowa City, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Iowa City, with Father John Spiegel officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Lensing Funeral Home, 605 Kirkwood Ave., Iowa City, where a vigil service will begin at 4 p.m.

Paul was born Aug. 9, 1917, on the family farm in rural Iowa City, the son of Leonard and Mabel (Wickham) Fuhrmeister. On Jan. 22, 1947, Paul married Alice E. Hahn at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Iowa City. Paul spent his entire life working on the farm. He was a dedicated farmer who was not only passionate about the farm, but also truly enjoyed watching his cattle grow.

In his free time, Paul loved playing cards, dancing and traveling. Paul was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Eagles Lodge, Farm Bureau and was a former weather spotter for the National Weather Service. Most importantly, Paul really enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids and great-grandkids.

Survivors include his wife, Alice of Solon; a son, John (Dianna) Fuhrmeister of Iowa City, and their children: Matt (Carmen) Fuhrmeister of Tipton, Amy (Jerry) LaGrange of Iowa City, Lindsey (Dan) Reimer of Cass Lake, Minn., and Joanna (John) Fletcher of Iowa City; a son, Jim (Cary) Fuhrmeister of Salem, Ore.; and a daughter, Lola (Terry) Ruff of Iowa City, and their children: Jennifer (Wim) Rumping of North Liberty and Christine Ruff of West Branch. Paul is also survived by four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Paul was preceded in death by his two sisters, Catherine Maher and Mary Griffin; and his two brothers, Raymond and Leonard Fuhrmeister.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Solon Fire Department or to Iowa City Hospice.

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