James Robert Fuhrmann, Sr.

James Robert Fuhrmann, Sr., served in the Army during the Korean War and then in the National Guard. He worked in South Dakota, Wisconsin and Alaska as a telephone lineman until his retirement. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. James had a sense of adventure and wasn’t afraid to go after it.
Furhmann, Sr., 82, Custer, died Jan. 5, 2012, at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
He leaves behind his devoted and loving family, including his four children: Linda (David) Westfall, Ehrenberg, Ariz.; sons James, Jr. and adopted son Robert Clarke, Custer, Victor (Shelley) Fuhrmann, Hill City, and Robert (Cindy) Fuhrmann , River Falls, Wis.; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Virginia, Spearfish, S.D., along with numerous nieces; one nephew; and many other wonderful and loving extended family and friends.
James was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Arlene Mae Fuhrmann; brother, Donald Fred Fuhrmann; his adopted father, Winfield “Buddy”; mother Gladys Fuhrmann, and biological father, Fred Singpiel.
Memorial services were Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Community Lutheran Church in Hill City with the Rev. Craig Wexler officiating. Burial followed at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
Written condolences may be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.