Larry's Wife Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Larry E. Fuhrman, 61, of Titusville, Florida died at home on July 24, 2008 after a valiant battle with cancer. Larry was the Director of Building for the City of Titusville until his retirement in May, 2008. During his 28-year tenure with the City of Titusville, Larry served as secretary to the Building Trades Board and performed all plan review and inspections on the Astrotech facility, the first private satellite assembly and processing facility in the nation. Larry dedicated his life to the construction industry. Throughout his career, Larry amassed several certifications, which include certified building official, standard building code administrator, chief electrical inspector, chief building inspector, standard plans examiner, electrical plans examiner, plumbing inspector, one and two-family dwelling inspector, fire safety inspector and elevator inspector. He maintained memberships in National Fire Protection Association, where he served as an alternate for the chairman of the National Electrical Code code-making panel 14; International Association of Electrical Inspectors, where he served as Southern Section President; Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc.; Building Officials Association of Florida, where an electrical apprenticeship scholarship has been named in his memory; and was a life-long member of the National Rifle Association. Larry began his career in the construction industry at Grede Foundries in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, where he worked his way from apprentice electrician to master electrician. After leaving Grede in 1976, he was a self-employed electrical contractor and general contractor. Larry was born in Reedsburg, Wisconsin to Edgar and Doris Fuhrman. He lived in Wisconsin until he moved to Florida in 1979. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Lynn, daughter Sheila, daughter Jessica, son Nicholas, grandson Jacob, former wife Colleen, all of Titusville, Florida; godson Michael Hahn, sister Donna Hahn, brother William Fuhrman, all of Loganville, Wisconsin; brother Charles Fuhrman, sister Lynn Petersen, both of Reedsburg, Wisconsin; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends from all over the nation. Services will be held at Temple Baptist Church in Titusville on July 31, 2008 at 11:00 a.m., with refreshments immediately following the service. Arrangements are provided by North Brevard Funeral Home in Titusville. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of St. Francis or to Temple Christian School. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ursol Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I'm soo sorry to read about your loss, I don't have any words that could probably comfort you right now so just know you are in my thoughts. Lilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Hi Lynn. I am sure it will be a beautiful service. Thanks for sharing this with all of us. I pray for your strength in the days ahead. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Lynn, Thank you for posting Larry's obituary. We get to know everyone in the context of "lung cancer world" and it is nice to read about lives lived before this stupid disease entered out lives. Larry sounds like a great man and many of his contributions will live on. Most importantly, I'm sure that the love he had for you and your family will live on and I pray it will bring you comfort. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet B Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Lynn I am so saddened to read this. I pray that you will find strength and peace in the days ahead knowing that God's mercy IS infinite - and His love and grace are abundant. Peace to you - Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Lynn I am so very sorry to learn of Larry's passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers Warmly Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 It is great to read of Larry's accomplishment's and the respect he had in his field. Thought's and prayer's for you and the family in the coming day's. I'm sure the service will be very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleHammett Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Lynn: I echo Susan's sentiments about how nice it is to read about one's "real" life and accomplishments rather than viewing everything about a person through the lung cancer spectrum. Affectionately, Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Oh Lynn, I am so sorry for the passing of your Larry. May the wonderful memories you made together will always stay alive deep in your heart where Larry will always live on. My deepest condolences goes out to you and your whole family and friends. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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