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Gunter Fuhrmannek
Gunter Fuhrmannek
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Gunter Fuhrmannek, of Antigo, WI died Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. He was 90 years old. He was born on October 10, 1931, in Hohenstein, East Prussia, a son of Fredrick and Emilie (Krause) Fuhrmannek.

He was raised in Germany and graduated from Darmstadt University with a degree in Engineering. He was an accomplished soccer player as a member of the Eintracht Frankfurt system and the German National team.

On January 1, 1957 he came to America being sponsored by the Lutheran Church of America settling in Worthington, Minnesota.

He married Shirley June Funk on May 14, 1960 in Worthington.

Gunter worked for Ping Golf designing their first set of golf clubs. He went on to create his own golf club manufacturing company - American Precision Golf - a company he operated until retirement in 1993. He was also an accomplished golfer playing in numerous state and national championships and The Carolina's Senior Long Drive Champion.

He was active at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Worthington and Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

He moved to Antigo in July 2020 to be close to family.

Survivors include a daughter, Kristin (Eric) Swiertz, Antigo; a son, Curtis (Stephanie) Fuhrmannek, Dacula, Georgia; five grandchildren, Zachery Cooke, Rachel, Anna, Emily, and Sarah Fuhrmannek; a step-grandchild, Kaila Swiertz.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley who died February 22, 2010.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home.

Visitation will be Saturday from 12 p.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.

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Bradley Funeral Home
1550 Neva Road
Antigo, WI 54409
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Antigo, WI 54409
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  Kristin Swiertz on Dec 12, 2021

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S Steve & Cec Duitsman & Family, Marty & Cindy Waage on Dec 4, 2021

To the family of Gunter Fuhrmannek, we pray for comfort and peace during this time of grieving. Love and blessingsBlessings was purchased for the family of Gunter Fuhrmannek by Steve & Cec Duitsman & Family, Marty & Cindy Waage.

M Mike Brower on Dec 4, 2021

My sincere condolences to the extended Fuhrmannek family. I always enjoyed conversations and laughter with him at WCC, and admired and respected his knowledge and love of the game. Rest in peace.

K Kathy Summers on Dec 3, 2021

The Frisch families send our heartfelt condolences to family. We remember Gunter well when he lived on Douglas Ave. Our dad, Dick Frisch really enjoyed golfing with him. Mom, Shirley is still living in her house on Douglas Ave😊. Kathy Frisch Summers

R Rick and Marcia Kleve on Dec 3, 2021

Curt, Kris, and family. I will always have fond memories of your dad. Please know that we are praying for your family during this difficult time.Stairway To The Heavens was purchased for the family of Gunter Fuhrmannek by Rick and Marcia Kleve.

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