Gary went on to marry the love of his life Pam Creviston on January 22, 1971.
He loved to garden. He would start his own seeds and plant almost an entire acre.
He will be truly missed
Survivors include his wife, Pam; children, Dena (Zach) Lamping, Gary (Sarah) Fuhrer Jr., Wanda (Heath) Alberts; mother, Marilyn; siblings, Connie Lockard, Julie Boggie, Mark, and Jeff Fuhrer; grandchildren, Aaron, and Alyssa Lamping, Gideon, Hadassah, Lydia, and Isaiah Fuhrer.
Predeceased by his father.
Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Souls Harbor Church, 2802 11th St, Rockford. Reverend Gary Fuhrer Jr. officiating. Memorial visitation 10 a.m. till the time of service. Cremation rites will be accorded. Online condolences may be submitted at www.advantagerockford.com