William Charles Furrer, Jr
Posted By Lake Shore Funeral Home On February 17, 2023 @ 4:38 pm In Obituaries | 11 Comments
Charley Furrer, 96, went to be with the Lord, February 13, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation: 3PM- 5PM, Sunday, February 19, at Lake Shore Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 12:30PM, Monday, February 20, at Lake Shore Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
Charley was born August 16, 1926 in Galveston, TX to William Charles, Sr. and Myrtle Louise Furrer. He served in the US Navy in WWII in the Pacific Theater. After his service, he began his career at Bird Kultgen Ford in Waco, where he retired after 49 years.
Charley married the love of his life, Mary Nell Little, on February 19, 1953.
He was a longtime active member of Lake Shore Church of Christ.
Charley loved people and was always looking for a way to help others. He made friends everywhere and had a smile for everyone. He enjoyed being a father, Pappaw and friend. He loved working outdoors, and always finding a project to work on. He loved Sprint Car racing, football, baseball, basketball, and anything that his grandkids played.
He is survived by four children, SuZann Kettner of Wilmington, DE, Bill Furrer and wife Gloria of Hewitt, TX, Donna Vincent and husband Mike of Lubbock, TX, Vicki Mason and husband Rodney of McKinney, TX;
seven grandchildren, Bill Kettner, Sarah Hearn and husband Matthew, Kelli Browder and husband Brandon, Kyle Furrer and wife Jennifer, Amber Moenning and husband Cody, Evan Coleman and husband Austin, Kara Groneman and husband Chris; 14 great-grandchildren, Bailey, Brayden, Daylan and Kylie Browder, Charles, Josephine and William Hearn, Avery and Will Furrer, Zoey, Zane and Zeth Coleman and Kaisley and Kallie Moenning; along with numerous nieces and nephews and other loving family and friends.
Pallbearers: Steve White, Steve Beatty, Tommy Murphy, Lynn Gibson, Brandon Browder, Brayden Browder, Daylan Browder, Cody Moenning, Chris Groneman, Kyle Furrer and Will Furrer.
Honorary pallbearers: Paul Christopher, Crisp Pirelo, Austin Coleman, Bill Kettner, Matthew Hearn, Charles Hearn and William Hearn.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Church of Christ , 2800 W. Lake Shore Drive; Waco, TX 76708
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Mr Furrer was one of finest men I have ever known! He was always so good to all of us kids when we were young! Always smiling! I know that GOD was always smiling as he looked down on you. Mr Furrer rest now we will see you again! To your family, I pray GOD wraps you all in peace during this sad time of being apart from your daddy. It is one of the hardest losses you will ever have to go through. Love you Vicki!!! Love Barbara Carroll Carter
What a guy ! Charley was a very kind and generous man. One of the last of the old school where a handshake was a deal, no need to sign anything. If he said he would do it he did. What an example to his kids and grandkids ! My condolences to all the family.
Suzanne and family,
It is my deep sympathy to you and family for the death of your family. Having lost my patents 20 years ago
We will always remember our precious time with our parents.
Please remember that I am here if you need a friend to talk to I am here for you.
Donna, so sorry to hear about your Father. Sending prayers for you an your family.
Love! Janette Jolly Taylor
I am so sorry I could not be there to celebrate Charlie! I loved him very much and we were always glad to see each other! Prayers for comfort to all of you!
I had the pleasure of working with him for many years. He was more than a boss he was a friend. I was an honor to know him.
I was wondering why we couldn’t reach Charlie by phone the last
week or two. Crisp, my husband was privileged to know Charlie a
lifetime. I didn’t have that privilege but long enough to know the
world could SURE use more people
like him! I got to meet his
wife too! It may not be long before we are all together again. THANK
YOU, CHARLIE for making our world a better place to live.
Charley was a great mentor and a great friend. When I went to work at Bird-Kultgen, Charley knew that I had been hired to replace him when he retired. Charley did everything in his power to acquaint me with Ford, the folks at the dealership, and the car business since I had come from a different industry. He was always patient and good natured and showed how deeply he cared for the Kultgens, who owned the dealership, the employees, and the customers. He made what could have been a tough transition into one that was manageable. Along the way we became fast friends and shared many moments from him and Mary inviting me to supper when may family was still in Oklahoma, to the breakfasts with other B-K people on Saturday mornings before going to work, and providing me with hay for my horses once the family moved to Waco. I owe a lot to Charley and will miss him greatly.
We remember Mr Furrer from South Waco COC. He was a very kind man. Praying for the family for comfort.
John and Ginny Sanchez.
Sorry to hear of his passing, condolences and prayers for family and friends.
What a great guy to have as a big big boss and great example in how to communicate and work with employee,family and friend all in one. great guy.
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How blessed that he was able to see what a legacy that will carry on his name, values and love . Losing a parent is a painful walk, but knowing we will see them again keeps us on the same path. Wrapping you all in peace, comfort and prayer.