Harve Edward Fuhr (94) of Effingham

Harve Edward Fuhr, 94, of Effingham, Illinois, formerly of Shawneetown, Illinois, died on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.

Harve was born on September 15, 1929, in Eagle Creek Township, Gallatin County, Illinois, to Anthony E. and Laura Fuhr, née Black.  Harve served in the U.S. Army as a radar technician during the Korean War era.  He was stationed in England.  Harve married Juanita Jean Colbert on October 11, 1953. They were happily married for over 70 years.  They had one son, Ronald E. Fuhr.

Harve was employed as a manager by the F. W. Woolworth Company for over 20 years.  Thereafter, he and Juanita opened Fuhr’s Variety Store in Shawneetown.  Harve also enjoyed working on his farmland and tinkering with cars.  He had a knack for being able to quickly see how things work and repairing them.  The family often said, “See if Dad/Grandpa can fix it.”

Harve is survived by his wife, Juanita; son, Ronald and his wife Kathryn; three grandsons, Clayton (wife, Gretchen), Andrew (wife, Kristi), and Carson Fuhr; one great-grandson, Reece and a great-grandchild to be announced.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 siblings, Bernard Fuhr, Mary Ruth York, and Barbara Collins.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham, Illinois.  Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Leamington Cemetery in Junction, Illinois under the care of Vickery Funeral Chapel in Shawneetown, Illinois.

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