Glenn R. Furrer

Glenn Richard Furrer, passed away on June 5, 2023, at Parkview Haven Nursing Home where he had been a resident for the past several years. Glenn had previously resided in Wolcott, IN, Barrett, MN, Prescott, AZ, and Bluffton, IN.

He was born June 28, 1935, to Will and Emma Furrer of Wolcott. Glenn was married to Eileen M Baumgartner on September 12, 1957. Their marriage brought three children, James (Rowena) Furrer, Thomas (Jill) Furrer, and Linda (Jerry) Isch. Glenn and Eileen also had 14 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.

He is survived by daughter-in-law, Rowena Furrer, son, Thomas (Jill) Furrer, and daughter, Linda (Jerry) Isch. He is also survived by siblings: Janet (Gail Stoller), Vernon (Janet) Furrer, Alvin (Phyllis) Furrer, Donald (Rita) Furrer, Marceil (Steve) Haab, Irvin (Shirley) Furrer, brother-in-law, Jim Fulcher, sisters-in-law, June (Harold) Lehman and Violet Meyer, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen, son, James, grandson, Isaac Isch, and siblings: Dorothy Stoller, Marilyn Schieler, Kenneth Furrer, Lynetta Hofstetter, and Emily Fulcher.

Glenn was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church. He very much enjoyed singing hymns, and quietly lived out his deep faith in God. He spent two years serving as a medic in the U.S. Army, part of which was served in Korea. 

Glenn enjoyed taking many trips with his dear wife Eileen. As a hobby he liked to ‘comb’ the parks with his metal detector and enjoyed panning for gold. He was a true craftsman, and had many occupations through the years including construction, owning a furniture store, as well as teaching and doing furniture upholstering. He was also involved in farming and helped his two sons start a metal finishing business. Glenn enjoyed visiting and always had a story to tell. He loved and was loved by many.

Friends may call from 7:00 – 8:30 PM (EDT) Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Foster-Clapper Funeral Home of Wolcott. Funeral Service will be held Monday, June 12, 2023 at the Wolcott Apostolic Christian Church at 10:30 AM (EDT) with a visitation preceding the funeral from 9:00 – 10:30 AM (EDT). Church ministers will officiate. Interment to follow in the Wolcott Apostolic Christian Cemetery.