"Diana, I just heard about your loss of Matt. I hope you remember me from many year ago at the hospital. I'm so sorry for your loss and am thinking about you. Renee Pessin (now of New York)"
In loving memory of
Matthew John Fuhrmeister
September 21, 1974 - August 26, 2017
Matthew John Fuhrmeister, 42, of Tipton, left this world with his family by his side on Friday, August 25, 2017 while he was a patient in Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. A funeral service to honor Matt's life will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 11:00 am at Fry Funeral Home in Tipton. Visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 9:00 am and will continue until 11:00 am when the service begins. Please come in casual attire and then join the family for a luncheon following at the Calvary Foursquare Church. Matt will be laid to rest in Red Oak Grove Cemetery after lunch. Online condolences and further details are at www.fryfuneralhome.com. A special thank you to his 'Hy-Vee family' at the Dodge Street Hy-Vee.
Matt was born on September 21, 1974 in Iowa City, Iowa. He was the son of John and Diana Buchmayer Fuhrmeister. Matt graduated from Iowa City High School and graduated from culinary school. He loved to cook and bake and share with others. Matt worked at the Dodge Street Hy-Vee where he was a baker and a chef for many years. He loved his work and those he worked for and with. His humor and wit made him who he was. Matt was united in marriage to Carmen Rae Bischel on February 11, 2006 in the Calvary Foursquare Gospel Church in Tipton where he was a faithful member.
Matt is survived by his wife, Carmen R. Fuhrmeister of Tipton; his parents, John and Diana Fuhrmeister of Iowa City; sisters, Amy (Jerry) LaGrange of Iowa City, Lindsey (Dan) Reimers of Cass Lake, Minnesota, Joanna (John) Fletcher of Iowa City; grandmothers, Leona Buchmayer and Alice Fuhrmeister both of Iowa City; step-children, Nicol Bramlett, Tiffany (Kevin) Priebe and Amber (Chris) See, all of Tipton; and several nieces and nephews.. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Carl Buchmayer and Paul Fuhrmeister.
Tributes
"I will also remember Matt's smiling face snd sense of humor while working with him at CDS in Tipton. I'm so glad I recently talked with Matt at Hyvee. He truly loved working at Hyvee doing what he loved. To Nikki, Amber and the rest of Matt's family you have my sincere sympathy for the loss of this gentle man."
"No one will be able fill his shoes. He is a very loving caring and devoted man. He will be deeply missed. Love gramma Bev"
"so sorry for your loss he will be missed but not forgotten jerry cindy Fuhrmeister"
"I am truly sorry for your loss. Matt will be missed and he will never be forgotten, may his soul rest in peace."
"Very, very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family."
"John and Diana Sorry for your loss of your son. Are hearts go out to all your family. Thoughts and prayers to the Lord. Rita Ann Fuhrmeister/George Wise"
"Diana, I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. May you find peace in all the memories. Janet. (Frees). Chalupa"
"I am so sorry to hear about Matt's passing. I still remember him as a small boy walking in my Uncle Paul's door (his grandfather) with a big smile. My thoughts and prayers to Matt's family. Teresa (Fuhrmeister) Schmidt"
"I'm so very sorry for your loss. You all have my deepest heartfelt sympathy. I remember seeing and talking to Matt a lot at Bill Krons gas station. He had a real love for cooking. Was always in a great mood I don't believe I ever seen him unhappy about anything. If my memory serves me I was thinking he won a cooking contest at the state fair one year for a dish with lamb or sheep in it. He sure will be missed by many who knew him. William Sedlacek"
"I worked with Matt at the Highlander when he was in high school and I was in college. He left us way too soon. "
"I have vivid memories of Matt as a student at Shimek Elementary School in Iowa City. I enjoyed having him as a student in the 5th/6th, Gamma unit. It was fun to see him years later, when he worked at Hy Vee, with the same grin I had seen many times! He seemed to enjoy the fact that I graduated with his parents from City High...a common bond. I send sympathy and prayers for all of Matt's family. Colleen Hogan"
"We are so sorry to hear about the loss of matt. Are hearts go out to all his family and friends. Love Jim and Cary Fuhrmeister"
"My condolences to Matt's family. As a former coworker, I remember Matt as being dedicated, quick with a smile and having a wry sense of humor. I know he will be greatly missed."
"Our hearts go out to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers the Lord to comfort you doing this time and always!"
"Carmen, my heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Matt will always be with you. "
"Carmen our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dad always like s you all as neighbors. Susan Laing Beranek"
"Matt was a good man, friend, and husband. His smile, warmth, and laughter that he brought will be greatly missed. My heart and prayers go out to his wife, parents, grandparents, and family. Please know that he is at peace and with our heavenly father. He will be missed in body, but will live on in spirit for us all. God rest his soul. "
"I would like to offer my deepest condolences to your family. In times like these the Bible have proven to be of great comfort. The Bible book of John chapter 5 verses 29 and 28 holds out the hope of a resurrection for our loved ones who have past; and Joshua chapter 21 verse 45 lets us know that God fulfills his promises. I hope that these Bible verses will bring your family some comfort."
"Mom he was a good husband to you and good to us kids. Love you."
"Carmen, I deepest sympathy to you and your family. May Matt RIP.
Gerri Scherer"
"I worked with Matt at CDS. He always had a smile on his face. He will truly be missed.
Douglas and Anita Wright."