I was just made aware of some tragic news in regards to the death of Richard
Fussner in southern Franklin County. You can read the message from Donald
Bohrer that was sent to me below. Dick was helping with the Zion Lutheran
Cemtery Project for the Franklin County Pioneer Cemetery Restoration
Project. The cemetery was on his property. I understand he had cleared
alot of the area of the cemetery. Hopefully the project will continue in
his memory. Dick was very active in genealogy in the St Peters area. He
will be missed...
Randy Klemme
Franklin County PCRP Coordinator
----- Original Message -----
From: Donald Bohrer <ighmn(a)mn.mediaone.net>
To: Randy Klemme <randyk(a)si-net.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 1:44 PM
Subject: Tragic News
Hi Randy,
I received a letter today from Loraine Galle telling me that Dick
Fussner died October 23rd in a tragic tractor, car accident on Pine
road near the Zion cemetery, he was 55 years old. I have known Dick
for only a short time, but he was a genuine friend and I feel that I had
known him for a life time and was very saddened by this news. Dick
was involved with genealogy research on the Saint Peter Community where
his family was among the early settlers. Dick owned the property
surrounding Zion Lutheran cemetery and devoted a lot of his time in
cleaning up and restoring the cemetery. I am sure he will be missed by
the entire community as he has touched many peoples lives. You are
probably aware of Dick's death however I thought I would pass this on to
you in case you had not heard.
Warm Regards,
Don Bohrer