He was an Assistant Division Manager for Chicago Northwestern Railroad, retiring after 40 years. He was a devoted husband to his wife Nancy for 64 years. He enjoyed camping, fishing, boating and spending time with family. He spent countless hours pulling children and grandchildren around the lake on water skis. He was a member of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church and served in the Nebraska National Guard.
Survivors include children, Patty (Curt) Butler, Carol (Jerry) Kehr, all of Lincoln, NE, Ron (Cathy) Fuhs, Rochester, MN and Mike (Cindy) Fuhs, Sioux Falls, SD; 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; sister, Kathryn Hays, Omaha, NE.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy and brother, Bob.
Funeral Mass will be held 10:30AM, Monday, July 31, 2023 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 7601 Vine St., Lincoln, NE.
Visitation will be 5:00PM-7:00PM, Sunday, July 30, 2023 with Rosary at 7:00PM at Roper & Sons, 4300 “O” St., Lincoln, NE.
Memorials may be given to the church or Madonna Foundation.
Condolences online at roperandons.com