Oscar Antonio Fournier
September 20, 1926 – February 7,2019
Walked into the light Thursday, February 7, 2019. Beloved husband of Georgia, dear father of Leslie Terranova, Jean (Mark) Jacobi, Carolyn (Jeffrey) Heintz, Mary (John) Clohisy; dear son of the late Miguel Antonio Fournier and Celia Fournier Larranaga; dear grandfather of Nicole (Charlie), Jennie (Ted), Katie, David, Anne (Jesse), Daniel (Kristi), Jessica (Amber), John Jr (Anne), Timothy (Jen), Matthew, Patrick; dear great grandfather of 10. Preceded in death by sons, Richard Allen and Michael Anthony, 1 great grandson, Pablo Valentine, one son-in-law, Frank, and one sister, Irma.
Oscar was born in Guatamala City, Guatamala, and raised in San Jose, Costa Rica. He came to the United States on a Student Visa to study Engineering at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. It was on a business trip to Grand Haven, MI, that he met Georgia, the love of his life. Georgia and Oscar were married and settled in Menomonee Falls, WI. It was during this time that Oscar became a United States Citizen – one of the proudest moments of his life.
Oscar worked for Harnischfeger Corp, in Milwaukee, WI for 35 years engineering stacker cranes and mentoring many grateful young engineers. Oscar was an inventor and received multiple patents for his inventions in yacht storage and handling.
Oscar was full of life and had many passions including his love for the Catholic faith, the beauty of mathematics and computer aided design, sailing and the sea, the enjoyment of food, the power and whimsy of language and developing trademark exclamations (“Beauuuutiful!” “Unbelieeeeeevable!” “Contact!” “the Hot Setup!”), dancing, music and song, painting, grilling and entertaining and celestial navigation. But none of these passions could compare to the love and joy he shared with his loving wife Georgia during their 66 years of marriage, and the love and pride that he had for his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Services: Visitation and Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 9 at Immacolata Catholic Church, 8900 Clayton Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63117. Visitation at 10 :00 a.m. with the Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Immacolata Catholic Church appreciated.
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Jean says
February 4, 2020 at 3:38 amIt’s been almost a year, Dad, and some days I still can’t believe you’re not “here” with us. Miss you. Love you,
Jean
Gloria Jean says
February 22, 2019 at 4:30 pmDear Aunt Georgia,
May Uncle Oscar Rest In Peace. We find comfort in our good memories of him and how much he loved you and the family, he will be missed. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you daily.
All our love,
Mary Ann, Freddy, and Gloria Jean
Melissa Rohman says
February 20, 2019 at 4:33 pmGeorgia and Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love and Prayers, Linn, Karen, Carol, Melissa and Dr. Keith Anderson
terry lewis says
February 9, 2019 at 3:40 pmTo the Fournier Family,
I am sorry for your loss. It is not easy to lose someone we love, but continue to draw close to God(James4:8).
He can help you get through this difficult time.
Kim Luongo says
February 8, 2019 at 1:30 pmDear Mary, Georgia, and entire family,
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs your way. I will always remember Oscar’s contagious smile, sense of humor, and fantastic stories! May he Rest In Peace.
Love and prayers, The Luongo family ❤️