Don Furrer

Don L. Furrer, age 65, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 6, 2023. He was born on November 23, 1957, the son of Clifford and Eleanor Furrer. Don graduated from Lincoln High School in 1976, he received his associate degree in business management from Mid-State College. Don joined the United States Marine Corps in 1976 where he served 2 tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Don married the love of his life Patricia Thompson on August 2, 1982. He enjoyed building different military models, especially tanks. Don encouraged his grandson to pursue his passion in building models he also encourages all his children and grandchildren to seek their very best in life. He always had the words of wisdom to help others get through any tough situation. Don always put others before himself, even up to the end of his battle.
Halloween was Don's Favorite Holiday. His yearly "Kick Ass Halloween Party" for his grandchildren always included carving pumpkins, paying flashlight tag, eating pizza, watching scary movies. This tradition started 15 years ago and will live on in our memories forever.
Don is survived by his wife of 41 years Patricia; his daughters, Nichole Schultz, Tina (Leonardo) Diaz and Randi Rydberg; his 7 grandchildren, Joshua Graves, Veronica (Alex) Wright, Tariq Cleghorn, Isabella Ashbeck, Enrique (Kelsei) Diaz, Elias Diaz and Sebastian Diaz; 1 great granddaughter, Phoenix Graves; his great grand dog, Delgado Diaz; his brothers Duane Furrer, David (Barb) Furrer, Darold (Jeanette) Furrer and Dean (Deanna) Furrer; his sisters, Janice (Ron) Smith and Jean Harter; mother-in-law, Joanne Thompson; ex sons-in-law Brian Ashbeck, Travis Graves and Michael Rydberg. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Delbert Furrer, and brother-in-law Don Harter; his sisters-in-law, Louise Furrer and Nellie Furrer; and by his father-in-law, LaVern Thompson.
A celebration of Don's life will be held on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 (Halloween) at 11:00 a.m. at the Herman-Taylor Funeral Home Wisconsin Rapids with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the services at the Funeral Home.
The family would like to thank the Wisconsin Rapids VA Palliative Care, Compassus Hospice, and the Marshfield Medical Center with special thanks to Dr. Yeboah (Don's Oncologist) for all the care they gave Don.
In Memory of Don please do something special for your family and friends this Halloween.