Thomas R. Furrer

Feb. 20, 1953-July 14, 2023

Thomas R. Furrer, 70, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Shadyside-Pittsburgh.

He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Eugene E. and Madeline J. (Strobel) Furrer.Tom married Theresa A. “Terry” Budzik on November 13, 1983 at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Graceland Park, Maryland.

Tom is survived by his loving wife, Terry of 40 years and their daughter, Elizabeth R. Morgan and her husband, Ryan of Boalsburg; one granddaughter, Evie E. Morgan; three brothers: David Furrer (Hope) of

Baltimore, MD, Mark Furrer of Woodland Hills, CA and Paul Furrer (Sue) of Altoona. Tom also leaves behind a niece and great-niece, several nephews and great-nephews; as well as aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was a graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School and received a degree in Biology from Juniata College. He was a proud member of the 1970 PCIAA State Championship Bishop Guilfoyle basketball team that was inducted into the Blair County Sports Hall of Fame in 2022.

Tom was the President of Furrer Beverage Company, Inc., having worked in the family business for the past 40 years. He had previously worked for the National Park Service.

He was a member of the Spruce Creek Rod & Gun Club, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus Council #551, and the Bavarian Aid Society.

Tom enjoyed fly fishing for trout, gardening, model train collecting, making wine and collecting it. He was an avid golfer, loved history and reading; but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

There will be no public visitation or services. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later time.

The family suggests that contributions be made in Tom’s memory to: Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited at https://scctu.tulocalevents.org/donatescctu

Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, Pa. 16602.

Condolences can be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.