Robert “Bob” Furr, 81, of Waverly, Iowa, and formerly of Crawfordsville, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020, at Waverly Health Center, Waverly, Iowa.
He was born Dec. 1, 1938, at Indianapolis, to Albert and Edith (Martin) Furr.
He married the love of his life, Freda “Gail” Byers of Veedersburg on Aug. 12, 1960. She preceded him in death.
Bob was a 1957 graduate of Arsenal Technical High School. He then served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1957-1960. He was employed at RR Donnelly & Sons for 37 years following retirement, he worked part-time at Shades State Park.
Bob was a dedicated family man, who loved the outdoors and being active with family and friends. He was the proud Dad and Grandpa who never missed any sporting event or activity.
He served in the National Guard and was a Boy Scout master, hunters education instructor and was a member of many different local clubs.
Bob’s legacy includes: his four children, Barbara (Dean) Kolb of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, Paula (Bret) Billet of Waverly, Iowa, Jeff (Shannon) Furr of Crawfordsville, and Gary (Lori) Furr of Waveland; and six grandchildren, Josh (Philesha) Kolb of Appleton, Wisconsin, Brandon (Brittany) Billet of Waukee, Iowa, Brant Furr of Bloomington, Indiana, Shaley (Sean) Pence of Crawfordsville, Kacey Myers of Greencastle and J.D. Furr of Avon. He is also survived by brother Earl Furr of New Whiteland, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward and Harold Furr, and sister Pearl Furr.
Because of restrictions from COVID-19, there will only be a private graveside service for the immediate family at Rockfield Cemetery.
Condolences to the family and memories of Bob may be shared online at www.shoemakerfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County in Bob’s name. Visit online at www.mcawl.com or mail to 1104 Big Four Arch Road, Crawfordsville, IN 47933.
