Raymond “Ray” Fuhrman, age 97, of Jordan, MN, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2023 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in Jordan, MN. A Christian Funeral will be held for Ray at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 100 6th St W, Jordan, MN 55352, with Pastor Jeremy Glowicki presiding. Visitation time will be held one hour prior to services from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Interment at Spirit Hill Cemetery, Jordan, MN
Ray was born April 9, 1926, to Theodore and Molly Fuhrman of Jordan. His long life can be attributed to his love of God, family and Krustee’s cinnamon muffins. Ray loved to make people laugh with his storytelling. His vivid tales would draw people in with his details, animated voice and hand gestures.
He attended Jordan elementary and high school. Ray enlisted in the Navy when he was 17, to serve during WWII. He also served during the Korean War. His love of country was exhibited each morning by the way he displayed the flag at the front of the house and carefully brought it in each evening. He met the love of his life, Joan Kraemer, from Parkers Prairie, MN, through a mutual friend at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis. They were married in 1955 and had seven children.
Ray’s outgoing personality served him well as he worked over three decades for BF Goodrich developing sales territories. Ray moved his family four times as he was reassigned to develop new territories for the company. In 1972 he took a new position for the company in Minneapolis and the family returned to his hometown of Jordan. His spare time was spent in his enormous garden, and he was able to provide his family and lucky friends/neighbors with healthy vegetables for many decades. He was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran church where he served as a church elder. Ray retired at the age of 62. He cherished time spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In retirement, Ray and Joan served Meals on Wheels to homebound people in the Jordan area. They spent 24 winters in Texas as snowbirds enjoying time with family and friends who joined them. They also enjoyed many summers on Lake Ida where they had a mobile home. Ray joined a Jordan golf league and actively golfed with local Jordanites, his sons, son in-laws, and grandchildren until the age of 94.
Ray is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joan; children Mark (Jean), Terri (Jim) Grider, Paul (Lisa), Dave, Jean (Pete) Busch, Nancy (Kip) Kemper, Florence (Tom) Hansen; grandchildren, John (Lindsay) Fuhrman, Angela (Cory) Ross, Meagan Grider, Will Grider, Dan (Cheryl) Grider, Rick (Stephanie) Grider, Jacob Fuhrman, Sam Fuhrman, Joan Fuhrman, Steve Busch, Mike (Alex) Busch, Noah Busch, Joe Kemper, Lauren (Brandon) Evens, Ben Kemper, Ryan Kemper, Grace Hansen, Abbey Hansen; 12 great grandchildren and many other loving relatives and friends.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Molly (Stresnak) Fuhrman; and sister, Fern Fuhrman.
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Todd Kemper
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Fuhrman family. Ray was a wonderful family man and community leader who will be missed by many. Todd and Chris Kemper
Paul Rodvik
I can remember dad “Luther” talking about a deal on some blemish Bf Goodriches. Much love to you all as you go through this.
Paul Rodvik
Terri Grider
Hi Paul, Great to hear from you! Love the story about your Dad getting blemish BF Goodrich tires! Dad always had a way to get deals.
I know that Mom would love to hear from you. My phone # is 612-968-0651 for texting. Maybe as she gets stronger we could do a call?
Warren Goldman
Our sympathy and prayers go out to the Fuhrman family. Ray will be missed.
Annie Sheehan-Kerber
Nancy, Kip, Fuhrman family. Rob and I are sorry for your loss. We loved to read about Ray’s life. Such a great life and full of family! – Blessings to each of you! Annie and Rob
Phil Kuechle
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Fuhrman family Phil & Michele Kuechle
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Mitch and Family,
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Constance Bremmer
To all my Fuhrman cousins and their families, Uncle Ray was always smiling and always had a story to tell. I have many great memories of times at Grandpa Kraemers and Lake Ida visiting with dad. It’s so hard to say goodbye. God’s Peace, Cousin Connie
Kay Guenther&Jack Laughridge
Our thoughts and prayers to the Fuhrman family and a special hug to Flo.
Doug Sonnicksen
So sorry for your loss. Ray was a good guy … even when he was mad at us. LOL.
Wish I could have made the funeral.
Ellen Roan
I’m sorry to hear this news. So sad. I remember Mr. Fuhrman as a very kind man. Will be thinking of you. Prayers for you all.