Paul Fure
October 15, 1931 - May 21, 2017
Obituary
Paul W. Fure, 85, of Platteville, died on Sunday May 21, 2017 at his home. Friends may call from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2017 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville where Military Rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #42 and VFW Post #5274. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville, at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Paul W. Fure Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com
Paul was born on October 15, 1931 in Platteville, the son of William and Mary Ellen (Linden) Fure. He was united in marriage to Donna Hughes on February 11, 1956 in Platteville. He worked at John Deere Dubuque Works for 30 years where he was a welder. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, playing cards. Paul always enjoyed winning at the casino.
Paul is survived by his wife, Donna, of Platteville; four children, Jeff Fure, Kris (Mary) Fure, Rick (Lisa) Fure, Lynn Fure; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, JillAnn in infancy; sisters, Mary Reuter and Florence Hoadley; brothers, Clarence and Kenneth Fure.