December 7, 2010 by Dave Swope The sportsmen and women have loss a dear friend today, Edward Fuhrman. Ed dedicated 55 years of his life to promoting and protecting our outdoor heritage. One who in 1946 had a concern for the future of hunting and fishing, trapping and recreation activities of our great outdoors. Following these concerns was the beginning of the McSherrystown Fish and Game Protective Association. One of 28 chartered members today, Ed was a dedicated pioneer who has endeavored to promote and advance the goals of the Pa. Fish & Boat Commission and Pa. Game Commission and many other agencies involved in conservation, a true conservationist and friend. Early in 1974 his efforts led the club to invest in a cooperative nursery in Adams County, the first involving High School students rearing trout. Ed's involvement led to the first Farm Game Project #70 in Adams County and served as a Deputy Wildlife Conservation Officer for 43 years, being named outstanding Deputy in Pa. January 1979. Ed was also recognized as the Senior Wildlife Conservation Award from the Pa. Game Commission in 1985. In 1990 Ed received the Liberty Bell Award in Gettysburg, and was presented the "pioneer award" for his continuing efforts and experience in conservation and educating and interests in the youths programs at the McSherrystown F&G. On September 22, 1990 Ed was present in Harrisburg for the signing of the proclamation proclaiming hunting and fishing day by the former Governor Robert Casey. From the start August 25th, 1959 of the Pa. Game Commission Hunter Education courses Ed has volunteered his time as an instructor. In 2006 Ed was one of the first to received the Pa. Federation "Hall of Fame Award" for his outstanding direction and volunteer efforts. Ed Fuhrman demonstrates a wonderful example for all sportsmen and women says the Executive Director of the Pa. Federation of sportsmen, Melody Zullinger.
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Published in Evening Sun on December 8, 2010
MCSHERRYSTOWN Edward F. Fuhrman, Jr., 90, entered into God's eternal care Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at The Brethren Home Community in New Oxford. He was the husband of Grace C. (Small) Fuhrman, who died October 10, 2004. Born February 10, 1920, in McSherrystown, he was the son of the late Edward F. Fuhrman, Sr. and Jane C. (Livelsberger) Fuhrman. Ed was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church in McSherrystown, a charter member of the McSherrystown Fish & Game Assoc., a life member of the McSherrystown Knights of Columbus, McSherrystown Home Assoc., the McSherrystown Moose, and SAVES.He was also a member of the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen Club and Ducks Unlimited of York County.
He retired from Freeman Shoe Co. in 1985, and the Pennsylvania Game Commission after 43 years of service as a Deputy Game Protector. Surviving are two sons, Jerry F. Fuhrman and his wife, Judie of Edgegrove, and Richard J. Fuhrman and his wife, Barbara of York; eight grandchildren, Jerry F. Fuhrman, Jr., Jodie E. Keller, Joseph M. Fuhrman, James E. Fuhrman, Jeffrey A. Fuhrman, Justine M. Hinckley, Patti L. Piety, and Amy S. Mann; 18 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Myers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Annunciation Church, 26 N. Third St., McSherrystown, with the Rev. Lawrence W. Sherdel officiating. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, McSherrystown. Friends and relatives will be received Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. at Murphy Funeral Home, 501 Ridge Ave., McSherrystown, with a prayer service at 8 p.m. Serving as pallbearers will be Jerry Fuhrman, Joe Fuhrman, Jim Fuhrman, Jeff Fuhrman, Daniel Keller, Jim Hinckley, Andrew Piety, and Alec Piety. Contributions in remembrance of Ed may be made to the McSherrystown Fish & Game Association, 2 Fish & Game Road, New Oxford, PA 17350.
McSherrystown Fish and Game Protective Association
2 Fish & Game Road, New Oxford, PA 17350
Phone: 717-624-2668